The City’s crews are preparing for a chance of snow which is expected to arrive in the early morning hours on Thurs., Jan. 19. A small crew will report at 3 a.m. on Thursday to treat streets with salt as needed. Air and pavement temperatures are expected to bottom out around freezing and slick streets are possible. Drivers should use caution during the Thursday morning commute, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.
The City will...
On January 6th, 2023, plain clothes officers with our Crime Reduction Team were working in one of our shopping centers to apprehend shoplifters. As the officers were coordinating their efforts with one of the businesses, they were alerted to a suspect that was walking out of the store with a large amount of merchandise. Our officers detained the suspect and began their investigation. The investigation would reveal that the suspect had fled the store with...
Chief Travis Forbes is pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Scott Liles to the rank of Captain. Captain Liles has been with the LSPD since 1995 and served in a variety of roles within the department. Captain Liles position was made possible through funds approved by the voters via the Public Safety Sales Tax. Congratulations to Captain Liles!
Update: Due to weather, the section of NE Scruggs from NW Todd George to NE Bristol Drive closed for force main repairs, will remain closed until March 10, weather permitting.
A section of NE Scruggs Road from NE Todd George Road to NE Bristol Drive is set to close to through traffic on Tuesday, January 17, and will remain closed for approximately six weeks, weather permitting. The road closure is necessary so a contractor for Lee’s Summit Water...
The City’s crews are preparing for a quick moving storm with a chance of snow which is expected to arrive in the early morning hours on Thurs., Jan. 12. A small crew will report at 3 a.m. on Thursday to treat streets with salt as needed. Pavement temperatures are expected to remain at or near freezing which may cause slushy conditions. Drivers should use caution during the Thursday morning commute, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and...