A Raytown juvenile has been charged in the May 7, 2024, fatal shooting at a south Kansas City residence of a man and the wounding of another person, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker ...

Although many Kansas City metro residents were donning red to commemorate the Chiefs opening game, dozens of Meals on Wheels volunteers enthusiastically dressed in blue. Waving Royals flags, cars ...

The Missouri General Assembly will convene Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon in Jefferson City for its annual veto session. House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, (R-Lee’s Summit), does not expect any vetoes ...

Everyone from the coaches, players, parents, school staff and alumni all look forward to a new football season kicking off. At Lee’s Summit High School everyone had even more reason to look forward to ...

Mayor Baird issued a proclamation declaring September 17 – 23 as Constitution Week in commemoration of the 237th anniversary of the United States Constitution, a document that has served as a ...

A mischievous spirit is roaming Lee’s Summit this Halloween season – specifically at Calaveras (219 SE Main Street) in historic Downtown. A popular spot for tacos and tequila, Calaveras has ...

Tomatoes are the quintessential summer fruit. Yes, in the botanical world, they are fruit (flowers and seeds), but they are commonly known as vegetables. Beyond the identity crisis, tomatoes are ...

What have we Americans learned from history these last 85 years? It would seem very little based on a recent conversation my wife and I had at breakfast recently. Like many of you reading this, we ...

Five Southland CAPS Education Exploration students attended the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. over the summer. Students who attended nationals in D.C. are pictured in this ...

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Food for Fines program will return September 9–15, once again providing customers with the opportunity to pay off fines and fees with donations of nonperishable food ...

The newest acquisition by the Lone Jack Historical Society has quite a story to tell. Lone Jack Historical Society volunteer, the late Stephanie Dyer, discussed with descendants of a Jackson County ...

Fall into fun this September at Longview Chapel Christian Church located at 850 SW Longview Road in Lee’s Summit. Looking for a fun night of games and time with friends? The church will be hosting a ...