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Lees Summit News

Local news for Lees Summit, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

16 hrs ago | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Campaign donation limits are repealed

“I'm disappointed that this legislation does not include removing the shell game that exists today.”

In one of its final acts today, the Legislature passed and sent to the governor a bill repealing Missouri's campaign contribution limits, which were overwhelmingly supported by voters in 1994. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Thursday | KSHB-TV Kansas City

Man gets 120 days for enticing minor

“Given this defendant's former role as a police officer, we asked the court to sentence him to six years in prison”

A former police officer who pleaded guilty to using the Internet to entice a minor for sex could spend about four months in prison, although prosecutors were seeking a six-year sentence. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

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Tuesday May 13 | The Pitch

The Peachtree doesn't just serve soul food - it conjures spirits, too

Last week, I listened to my friend Necia tell a story about her mother. When Necia was grown and took trips home, her mother always made the same special meal for her. via The Pitch

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Sunday May 11 | Lee's Summit Journal - Lee's Summit, ...

Bob Sight wants to close Blue Parkway

“If KCATA wants to charge us, I suggest that before next week they get their act together and get back to our staff”

Traffic could soon be diverted from Blue Parkway south of Chipman Road. During the Lee's Summit City Council meeting on Thursday, Bob Sight Ford requested that the portion of Blue Parkway in front of the ... via Lee's Summit Journal - Lee's Summit, ...

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Friday May 9 | KansasCity.com

"American Idol" contestant David Cook to come home to Blue Springs today

“We're expecting it to be a pretty big event”

Blue Springs is bracing for today’s visit of the city’s brightest star, “American Idol” contestant David Cook.Cook is expected to arrive in his hometown this afternoon, following an ... via KansasCity.com

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Wednesday May 7 | TheKansasCityChannel.com

Accountant Accused Of Identity Theft

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. -- Prosecutors have charged a Lee's Summit tax preparer with stealing the identity of a friend. via TheKansasCityChannel.com

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Monday May 5 | Lee's Summit Journal - Lee's Summit, ...

R-7 steps up efforts against Internew threats

“We are trying to find a systematic way to get lessons into the classroom”

These days, the Internet is everywhere. Practically anyone with a laptop computer or cell phone can jump on the information superhighway at libraries and coffee shops across the country. via Lee's Summit Journal - Lee's Summit, ...

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Saturday May 3 | Kansas City Business Journal

Bombardier tax credits may get grounded

“Western European-type socialism.”

Some legislators give incentive plan flak Kansas City Business Journal - by Steve Vockrodt Staff Writer Legislation aimed at landing an airplane manufacturing plant near Kansas City International Airport has ... via Kansas City Business Journal

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Thursday May 1 | TheKansasCityChannel.com

State Revises Enticements For Bombardier

“Instead of giving a tax cut of a quarter billion dollars and spreading it across all Missouri employers -- large and small and medium -- we are giving it to one company”

In an effort to win legislative approval of the deal, Missouri has scaled back the incentives it is offering Canadian airplane maker Bombardier Aerospace to open a plant in Kansas City. via TheKansasCityChannel.com

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Thursday May 1 | KMBC

Mutilated Dog Found In Blue Summit Cemetery

Jackson County sheriff's deputies are investigating after the remains of a mutilated dog were found in a cemetery on Wednesday. via KMBC

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Lees Summit, Missouri is located in Jackson County and is part of the Kansas City, MO Metro Area. Zip codes in Lees Summit include 64081, 64086, and 64064.