Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, clowns, and ...

The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in the Reynolds Performance Hall on campus. The university conferred approximately 460 undergraduate and graduate ...

Ronald Gene Cook passed away on October 24, 2025 in St. Joseph, MO. He was born on May 11, 1937 in Dexter, MO. He spent his early years in Dexter and then later moved to Fort Dodge, IA where he ...

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Reorganized School District No. 7 of Jackson County, Missouri will hold a Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 28 ...

Mike Born Missouri is one of the few states that provides public transit service in every county – enabling individuals to get where they need to go. Beyond working to offer this unmatched level of ...

The Lee's Summit Jack Ray Post 5789, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and its Auxiliary are inviting the entire community to come together to celebrate Veterans Day with their annual parade on Saturday, ...

Is your family ready for flu season? Mark your calendars. On October 24th, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) is offering FREE drive-thru flu vaccines. Appointments begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, ...

Join Longview Chapel Christian Church for an afternoon of safe and spooky fun! They will be having a Trunk or Treat from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Come with your costume and trick-or-treat ...

Masterson Whiting, 81 of Laurie, Missouri passed away on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia (Harvey) Whiting, son Tavish Whiting of Lee ...

The Truman Heartland Community Foundation is pleased to support the group of Independence community leaders leading the initiative to redevelop the Englewood Theater, which has been closed for 18 ...

The City of Lee’s Summit and Mayor Bill Baird are proud to name Michael VanBuskirk as the 2025 Citizen of the Year. VanBuskirk will be honored this September at the Truman Heartland Community ...

“Achieving a perfect GPA while taking a full schedule of classes is a testament to these students’ hard work, discipline and commitment to excellence,” said Chancellor Charles Robinson.