Lee's Summit Town Hall

This is Megan & Jason Day

About a decade ago they exploded onto the national BBQ stage. The invention of the now infamous Bacon Explosion put Burnt Finger BBQ into an industry, media and internet spotlight. Since then, the Lee's Summit couple has lived life in the fast lane of BBQ competitions and media appearances across the nation. Last week, downtown Lee's Summit-based restaurant and bar, Stuey McBrew's hosted a special watch party for the premier of the couple's segment on Food Network's 'The Kitchen.' This is Megan and Jason Day.

Foreseen technical difficulties

This week we learn a new term — Foreseen Technical Difficulties. It wasn't really a big deal, but Jason and Nick poke a little fun at the lack of live video during this week's City Council Budget and Finance Committee meeting. This week, the duo talks about State Senators' ability to understand 4-page documents and offer a little insight into Thursday's City staff presentation of the City's next fiscal budget.

This is Jaime Lyon

She discovered art in her youth. As an adult, she found the passion and path for applying art to both her personal and professional life. For her, helping others find joy and purpose in the creative process has not only led her to personal gratification, but also to professional success as an entrepreneur. This is Jaime Lyon.

Celebrating summer and downtown Lee's Summit

The annual Downtown Days weekend is less than 10 days away. To help you get prepared for our City's biggest festival year, Jason and Nick sit down with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street's Events Director Julie Cook and Board President Dave Eames to preview the event. And while we're on the subject of downtown, the duo take a quick look at the social and economic impact the district has on our community.

Community advocates, assemble!

Jason and Nick talk a little about the Lee's Summit City Council. But this week, they're men on a mission. One of the many vital community not-for-profits, One Good Meal, is experiencing some financial difficulties and needs some. The duo makes a plea for residents and business owners to reach out to One Good Meal and make a donation to help support this local group and the people it serves.

This is Ryan Waters

A former collegiate All-American football player at NCAA D-II powerhouse Northwest Missouri State, he says the routines and disciplines learned as an athlete drive him in pursuit of his professional passion. Weight training and fitness began as just part of his routine, now it's something he both practices and preaches as local business owner and personal trainer. And in a matter of weeks, his business will move into a newer, bigger space in the heart of downtown Lee's Summit. This is Ryan Waters.

A collision of historical relevance and preservation

A conversation with students from Kristen Pierson’s Allied Health class at Summit Tech Academy about “Being a teen in 2018.” This special conversation serves as a launching pad for a teen survey put out by the community task force ReDiscover's Kerri Gray introduced last week.

Some needed perspective from our youth

A conversation with students from Kristen Pierson’s Allied Health class at Summit Tech Academy about “Being a teen in 2018.” This special conversation serves as a launching pad for a teen survey put out by the community task force ReDiscover's Kerri Gray introduced last week.

This is Shawn Harrel, Nate Thurman, Michael Deskovick and Jake Hilger

They come from different towns and different school districts. They have differing interests and motivations but all share passion for storytelling, filmmaking and the digital media course at Summit Technology Academy. Last month, four members of the class received honors and awards from the eMagine Film Festival hosted by Olathe Northwest High School.