Lee's Summit, MO news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Lee's Summit, MO on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Lee's Summit police open Summit Fair office to combat retail crime. Also: Jackson County early voting is drawing steady crowds as voters consider Missouri amendments and redistricting measures; Halloween weekend events are happening around Lee's Summit and Kansas City for those seeking alternatives to trick-or-treating. Weather: Mostly cloudy today with highs near 76°F and light winds up to 9 mph.

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Headlines

Lee's Summit police are opening a satellite office at Summit Fair shopping center to address retail crime in the area.KCTV · Oct 28, 4:45 PM

News & local government

Jackson County early voting is drawing steady crowds as voters consider Missouri amendments and redistricting measures.KSHB 41 Kansas City · Oct 28, 3:54 PM
Jackson County voters are considering extending a sales tax to support crime fighting and drug use prevention efforts.Kansas City Star · Oct 28, 1:15 PM · Around
Jackson County is planning to open an emergency operations center, with completion expected in January 2027.WLOX · Oct 28, 5:44 PM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Jackson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a bail scam circulating in the community.MSC News · Oct 29, 3:54 AM · Around

Events & going out

Halloween weekend events are happening around Lee's Summit and Kansas City for those seeking alternatives to trick-or-treating.Axios · Oct 29, 6:22 AM

Business & new openings

A developer has filed plans for a federal records campus project in Lee's Summit.The Business Journals · Oct 26, 5:00 AM

Sports

Friday Oct. 30: Blue Springs South plays Lee's Summit North in high school football playoff action.Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 3:46 PM
Park Hill South Varsity Football faces Lee's Summit West in upcoming matchup.MaxPreps · Oct 28, 9:48 PM
Liberty North Girls Varsity Volleyball competes at Lee's Summit North.MaxPreps · Oct 28, 7:04 PM

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