Lee's Summit, MO news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

In Lee's Summit, MO on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Vote today on Jackson County 911 surcharge and anti-crime tax. Also: Lee's Summit receives application for new 315,000-square-foot USCIS National Records Center facility; U.S. 50 lane closures began Wednesday in Jackson County; plan extra time for travel. Weather: Mostly clear and mild today, high 73°F, just a trace of rain.

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Jackson County voters decide today on 911 surcharge increase to fund emergency services.WLNS 6 News · Oct 21, 6:26 PM · Around
Jackson County voters also decide whether to renew COMBAT anti-crime sales tax today.The Wichita Beacon · Oct 21, 6:00 AM · Around
Lee's Summit receives application for new 315,000-square-foot USCIS National Records Center facility.KSHB 41 Kansas City · Oct 20, 10:28 PM

News & local government

Jackson County bans kratom sales at stores that sell alcohol starting now.mainstreetnews.com · Oct 21, 9:04 AM · Around
Strong turnout reported for early voting across Jackson County during this election.FOX4KC.com · Oct 20, 9:39 PM · Around

Traffic & transport

U.S. 50 lane closures began Wednesday in Jackson County; plan extra time for travel.Local News Digital · Oct 21, 4:23 AM · Around

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