LocalMine owners near I-470 in Lee’s Summit eye redevelopment. See what they have plannedThe mine, which sits on a 90-acre property along Interstate 470, was purchased by new owners in June.August 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
Lee's Summit JournalLee’s Summit court needs help, consultant says — ‘Our court is drowning’July 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Lee's Summit JournalLee’s Summit reports incidents before and after water park family fun nightUpdated July 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Lee's Summit JournalDillons gets OKs for new grocery store in Lee’s Summit; company floats 1% taxJuly 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
LocalLee’s Summit OKs plan for $1.5B development on 1,000 acres — with tax breaksJuly 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalNew Costco in Lee’s Summit is just one part of this major development. See what’s nextJuly 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Lee's Summit JournalAfter chaos, Lee’s Summit says farewell to beloved Downtown Days: ‘It was scary’June 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Openings & ClosingsLee’s Summit could get another drive-thru coffee chain this yearJune 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
LocalHow will Lee’s Summit police regroup after Downtown Days chaos, cancellation?June 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Lee's Summit JournalAfter chaos at Lee’s Summit’s Downtown Days, festival is no more, organizers sayUpdated June 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Lee's Summit JournalWill Lee’s Summit’s Downtown Days return after weekend chaos? ‘Nothing’s off the table’June 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Lee's Summit JournalTwo teens detained during fights that broke out at Lee's Summit Downtown DaysUpdated June 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM