Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 23rd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive. The toy drive begins November 3, 2025, and runs ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance ...

The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local ...

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Fockler, 80, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away at her home on November 2, 2025. Sandy was born February 20, 1945 to Fred Dale and Lola Marie (Pryor) Mitchell in Bradford, ...

Ryan Britt, a senior at Lee's Summit West High School, is the co-founder of Ryan's Wishlist. Alongside his parents, Tyler and Kelly Britt, he is hosting his 6th annual toy drive benefiting FosterAdopt ...

July 24, 2021 GEHA announced that its Board of Directors has named Arthur A. Nizza, DSW, as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Nizza has more than 25 years of leadership ...

The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local ...

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 ...