City News

A section of Southeast Browning Street between Southeast Eighth Street and Southeast Blue Parkway is set to close on Wednesday, March 11, until Monday, March 16. The work is necessary for concrete work as part of the Route 291 north and U.S. 50 Interchange project. The detour route includes Southeast Douglas Street, Southeast Seventh Street, Southeast Green Street, and Southeast Eighth Street.

 

Northwest Olive and Northwest Orchards streets are set to close to through traffic beginning, Monday, March 2, until October 2026. Northwest Central Street and Northeast Main Street also will be closed to through traffic. These initial closures are to minimize traffic while crews begin tree clearing and utility work. Local access will be maintained.

The Statewide Tornado Drill is on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 am, weather permitting. The City of Lee's Summit will activate the outdoor warning systems, school receivers, and LS Aware for the drill. It's up to you to determine the best notification method for you and your family and where you will take shelter. Here are some essential tips to keep you prepared for severe weather: • Follow local forecasts anytime severe weather is possible. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts in case one fails or if severe weather strikes overnight. A NOAA all-hazard weather radio is an excellent notification method at home, and it's a good time to sign up for LS Aware for severe weather notifications on your phone LSaware.net. • Create a family emergency plan to stay safe, and remember to include all pets when building an emergency kit and stocking up on...

The City has a small crew scheduled to report at 7 p.m. tonight, Sunday, March 1, to monitor conditions and treat streets with salt as needed Sunday night and overnight into Monday, March 2. READ MORE -->

• The City of Lee's Summit is pleased to announce Megan Dillard's appointment as director of Creative Services, effective March 16.
• In her new role, Dillard will provide strategic leadership for the City's Creative Services Department, overseeing communications, marketing, digital media, and public information efforts. She will guide brand strategy, support City departments with comprehensive communications planning and ensure residents receive timely and transparent information about programs, services and initiatives.