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Hundreds of Missouri students receive high school diplomas after completing courses online
Graduation season is here. Friday night, some 200 graduates of the Missouri Virtual Academy received their diplomas in Jefferson County after completing all of their required courses online. For some of them, it was the option that kept them from dropping out of school. "Can’t believe this is happening and...
Lee's Summit woman fights back against attacker, thanks officer who helped save her
A Lee's Summit woman says she refused to be a victim and decided fight back against a sexual assault suspect. That is exactly what she did, but for nearly 15 minutes, she lived her worst nightmare.
Danner Wins Thrilling USAC Sprint Feature at Grandview Before the Rain
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Briggs Danner of Allentown Pa. was able to win out on a four driver battle for the lead, then fend off a last lap challenge from Steven Drevicki of Reading, Pa. to score the win in the 25-lap Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Series feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.
Spring Hill boys, girls win team titles at Frontier League meet
EUDORA – The Spring Hill Broncos and Lady Broncos swept the team titles at the Frontier League track and field meet. Jack Gisel won the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. He ran a time of 10.92 for first place in the 100-meter dash and crossed the finish line in 22.66 in the 200-meter dash.
Blue Valley West swimmer eyes rare feat this weekend
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Blue Valley West swimmer Annika Finzen isn’t focused on breaking records when she hops into the pool. “The results show the training,” she said. “I don’t focus much on time, but more of how much work I’ve put in the past and coming up to it in my preparation.”
Man sentenced in fentanyl death of Kan. high school student
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man convicted in the fentanyl death of a teen is going to prison. On Friday, Cameron Bryant, 28, Grandview, was sentenced to 11 and one half years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. A jury found him guilty of felony distribution...
Panthers split doubleheader against Wildcats on senior night
PAOLA – The Panther baseball team split a doubleheader against the rival Wildcats on senior night. Paola, 14-10-1, won the first game against Louisburg by a score of 12-1 on Tuesday, May 7, and lost the second game 18-3.
Lee's Summit neighborhood hit by string of car thefts, burglaries
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — A Lee's Summit neighborhood has been hit hard by a string of car burglaries. At Rain Tree Lake, residents are on edge after seven cars were stolen and several were broken into this week. By all accounts, this is a quiet neighborhood. You see lots...
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