Lee's Summit, MO news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Lee's Summit, MO on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Dogtober Fest returns to Jackson County this Sunday. Also: Lee's Summit Municipal Court remains overwhelmed after a city council ordinance failed; A Grain Valley man was killed in a Jackson County crash on Monday night. Weather: Expect mild, mostly cloudy weather today, from 64 to 75°F, with a light chance of rain (0.13 in) and winds up to 12 mph.
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News & local government
- Lee's Summit Municipal Court remains overwhelmed after a city council ordinance failed.KSHB 41 Kansas City
- The family of Saveion McConnell spoke out after release of police body-cam footage of his death.KSHB 41 Kansas City
Safety & emergencies
Traffic & transport
- A Grain Valley man was killed in a Jackson County crash on Monday night.FOX4KC.com · Around
- A Lee's Summit man was injured after striking a crossing arm in Kingsville.KMMO
Business & new openings
- Grain Valley approved a GFiber agreement for high-speed broadband in eastern Jackson County.KSHB 41 Kansas City · Around
- Zona Rosa's new owner has bought a second large shopping center in a Kansas City suburb.The Business Journals
Sports
Culture & arts
- A Lee's Summit organization is hosting a weekend art show to bring artists together.KCTV
- A new mahjong club offers lessons and events, with a side of charcuterie.Kansas City Star
Notices, lost & found
- Jackson County's sales tax for fighting drugs and crime is up for renewal in November.FOX4KC.com · Around
- A voter guide covers Kansas City and Jackson County ballots for the Nov. 3 midterm election.Yahoo · Around
- Early voting in Missouri starts soon; a guide covers Kansas City-area counties.Kansas City Star · Around
- Jon Patterson and Keri Ingle are competing in a Missouri Senate battleground in Jackson County.KCUR · Around
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