Director of Water Utilities Mark Schaufler Announces Retirement
Director of Water Utilities Mark Schaufler Announces Retirement
Following a distinguished career of more than 40 years of public service, Director of Water Utilities Mark Schaufler has announced his retirement effective Feb. 3. Schaufler has led Lee’s Summit Water Utilities for the past 21 years, shaping it into a nationally accredited and award-winning agency committed to exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
Lee’s Summit Celebrates Take Time To Be Kind Week
Lee’s Summit Celebrates Take Time To Be Kind Week
The City of Lee's Summit's Human Relations Commission is promoting kindness in the community during Take Time To Be Kind Week, Feb. 10-15. Community members are encouraged to perform random and purposeful acts of kindness to promote positivity.
These acts can be as simple as writing a letter of appreciation, giving a small care package to a co-worker, volunteering at a local organization or practicing self-care through journaling. The public is asked to...
City Preparing for Potential Freezing Rain Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5
City Preparing for Potential Freezing Rain Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5
A City crew is scheduled to report at midnight to treat streets with salt before potential freezing rain tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 5. Streets may become slick due to pavement temperatures being below freezing. Drivers should use caution during the morning commute, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Pavement temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by mid-morning Wednesday.
Intersection of Southwest Third and Jefferson Streets Set to Close Monday, February 24
Intersection of Southwest Third and Jefferson Streets Set to Close Monday, February 24
Update: This closure is postponed until Monday, February 24, due to the forecast for snow and subfreezing temperatures the week of February 17.
The intersection of Southwest Third and Jefferson streets is set to close on Monday, February 24, and will remain closed until approximately early April. The closure is necessary for water main work and intersection improvements. Detour routes include Southwest Blue Parkway, Southwest Second Street, Southwest Market Street, and Southwest Fourth Street. Local access only is available west and east of the closure on Southwest Third Street, and to the north and south of...
Green Street Project Update: Intersection of Southeast Third and Southeast Green Streets Now Open
Green Street Project Update: Intersection of Southeast Third and Southeast Green Streets Now Open
The intersection of Southeast Third and Southeast Green streets is now open.
The section of Southeast Third Street between Southeast Green Street and Southeast Grand Avenue, as well as the intersection of Southeast Third and Southeast Johnson streets, remains closed until March. The detour route remains Southeast Douglas Street, Southeast Second Street, and Southeast Grand Avenue.
The closures are necessary for ongoing construction work related to the Green...