Openings & ClosingsCostco opens new location in Kansas City metro, attracting droves of customersLee’s Summit has gained a Costco, while Kansas City residents await changes to the Midtown location.Updated October 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Openings & ClosingsPopular Overland Park Arabic coffee shop to open second location in KC suburbOctober 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Openings & ClosingsSteaks, tacos, coffee cupcakes & more: KC-area restaurant updates for SeptemberOctober 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Openings & ClosingsKC-area Mexican restaurant closes with a ‘heavy heart’ after less than a yearSeptember 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
LocalLee’s Summit mayor strips council member of pro tem title. Was it retaliation?September 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Lee's Summit JournalResidents concerned Costco’s new Lee’s Summit location will cause traffic issuesSeptember 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
CrimeLee’s Summit police release license plate of truck involved in highway shootingSeptember 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
LocalLee’s Summit must offer cheaper, smaller and more housing options, report saysUpdated September 3, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Lee's Summit JournalCostco sets new opening date for Lee’s Summit warehouse. See whenAugust 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Lee's Summit JournalAmid privacy concerns, Lee’s Summit police defend Flock cameras as valuable toolAugust 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
CrimeLee’s Summit police chases lead to four arrests, chases as far as RaytownAugust 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
LocalMine owners near I-470 in Lee’s Summit eye redevelopment. See what they have plannedAugust 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Lee's Summit JournalThis all-volunteer produce stand in Lee’s Summit is more than a food sourceUpdated August 10, 2026 at 10:05 AM
LocalLee’s Summit voters approve stormwater sales tax to raise $6M per year. What’s next?Updated August 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Openings & ClosingsSee inside KC barbecue restaurant’s new, larger space in Lee’s SummitAugust 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
CrimeKC-area man charged for alleged Ponzi scheme, stealing $2.1M for Rolex & gamblingJuly 31, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Lee's Summit JournalTwo youths face criminal charges after chaos at Lee’s Summit’s Downtown DaysJuly 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Lee's Summit JournalCharcuterie, community and kids connect friends behind Lee’s Summit businessJuly 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Lee's Summit JournalAfter Downtown Days chaos, Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest will continue — with changesJuly 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
LocalSee plans for Lee’s Summit’s new $30M sports fieldhouse as construction kicks offJuly 28, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Openings & ClosingsNationwide breakfast franchise opens fifth location in the Kansas City areaJuly 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
LocalLee’s Summit is asking voters to approve a new sales tax to raise $6M. Here’s whyJuly 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Openings & ClosingsPopular Kansas City BBQ restaurant sets Lee’s Summit opening dateJuly 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Lee's Summit JournalLee’s Summit City Council member resigns, blasting colleagues on the way outUpdated July 18, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Openings & ClosingsKansas City-area brewery and taproom is closing. ‘Just really grateful’July 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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