Fire Damages Home
Fire Damages Home
The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Southeast Princeton Place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:15 a.m.
The resident noticed smoke in an upstairs bedroom after extinguishing a fire in the downstairs fireplace. A further investigation outside revealed that the enclosed chimney was on fire above the roof. All occupants of the house were safely evacuated.
When firefighters arrived, flames were visible from the...
Phone Service Problems
Phone Service Problems
UPDATE: Service to all emergency and non-emergency phone numbers has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
The emergency phone line, 816.969.7360, is currently down and giving a busy signal due to issues affecting a large block of numbers. In the meantime, if you need police, fire, or medical assistance in Lee's Summit, Missouri, please call 911.
Another option for non-emergency assistance is 816.969.1300, available until 5 p.m. Monday through...
Public Invited to Pryor Road Improvements Public Meeting
Public Invited to Pryor Road Improvements Public Meeting
The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting a public meeting for the Pryor Road Improvements project from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at Fire Station 7, 2150 SW Scherer Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Pryor Road Improvements from Longview Road to Hook Road and to meet the contractor, Clarkson Construction Company. READ MORE -->
Section of Southwest Third Street Closed
Section of Southwest Third Street Closed
A section of Southwest Third Street between Southwest Highland Street and Southwest Lakeview Boulevard is closed for emergency utility repairs. The work is permitted through Friday, March 21. This closure is in the section of Southwest Third Street already closed to thru traffic for the Southwest Third and Southwest Jefferson streets intersection closure. Drivers should follow the posted detour at Southwest Blue Parkway.
Section of Southwest Sampson Road Set to Close Wednesday, March 19
Section of Southwest Sampson Road Set to Close Wednesday, March 19
A section of Southwest Sampson Road between Southwest Scherer and Southwest Hook roads is set to close to thru traffic on Wednesday, March 19, and will remain closed until approximately mid-October 2025, for two phases of the Sampson Road Stormwater Improvements project. READ MORE -->