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 ...

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 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, ...

November 14, 2020 In recognition of Veterans Day, Southwood Elementary students wrote letters to veterans at the Missouri Veteran’s Home. Pictured above are a few second graders showing off their ...

June 5, 2021 The Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit is welcoming new members for its 2021 summer of music making. The community chorus is active from June-August with weekly rehearsals on Thursday ...

October 20, 2025, marked the start of School Bus Safety Week and the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette. The ...

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 ...

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, ...