Hotel Reoccupied After Small Fire in Wall
Hotel Reoccupied After Small Fire in Wall
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. (July 10, 2025) — The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire at the Quality Inn, located at 1020 SE Blue Parkway, at 1:01 p.m. An employee reported smoke in room 324, coming from a windowsill, prompting an evacuation of the hotel.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed no visible flames outside the three-story, 63-room hotel, though the building’s alarms were sounding and guests were evacuating. Light...
Southwest Third Street Traffic Pattern Change Beginning Tuesday, July 15
Southwest Third Street Traffic Pattern Change Beginning Tuesday, July 15
Beginning Tuesday, July 15, eastbound traffic on Southwest Third Street will shift to the center lane between Southwest Walnut and Southwest Jefferson Streets until approximately September 1, 2025. This traffic pattern change is necessary as part of the Third Street improvements project and will allow the contractor to begin phase two work between Southwest Walnut and Southwest Jefferson Streets. READ MORE -->
Fireworks Related Fires in Lee's Summit
Fireworks Related Fires in Lee's Summit
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Overnight, the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to several fireworks-related fires. Crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4:27 a.m. on July 5, 2025, in the 1100 block of SW Summit Hill Drive. A resident called 911 after being awakened by smoke alarms and discovering a fire burning on the outside of the house.
Upon arrival, firefighters found flames near the garage door that had spread up the front of the...
Spark Ignites Garage
Spark Ignites Garage
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 3:43 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of NW Moore Street. The occupant of a detached garage next to a single-family home called 911 to report the blaze.
When firefighters arrived, they found the two-bay garage fully involved in fire, threatening the nearby home. The occupant and their dog were safe outside.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from...
Public Invited to Southeast Douglas Street Improvements Public Meeting
Public Invited to Southeast Douglas Street Improvements Public Meeting
The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed design and infrastructure improvements to the Southeast Douglas Street corridor from Blue Parkway to Fourth Street from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the Strother Conference Room at City Hall, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, Mo. 64063.
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