Fire Damages Manufacturing Business
Fire Damages Manufacturing Business
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire in the paint room.
When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was visible from a large single-story commercial building.
The fire quickly spread from the paint booth to a nearby storage area, partially collapsing the roof. Firefighters fought the fire from a...
Southeast Second Street Set to Reopen Friday, May 24; Section of Southeast Third Street Set to Close Tuesday, May 28
Southeast Second Street Set to Reopen Friday, May 24; Section of Southeast Third Street Set to Close Tuesday, May 28
Update as of 7/2/24: Southeast Third Street is Now Open
Update as of 5/23/24: Southeast Second Street is Now Open
Southeast Second Street is set to reopen to through traffic by the end of the day on Friday, May 24, followed by the closure of a section of Southeast Third Street between Southeast Douglas and Southeast Johnson streets on Tuesday, May 28, for approximately six weeks. The closure is necessary for infrastructure work associated with the Downtown Market...
Intersection of Southeast Second & Southeast Green Streets Set to Close on Monday, May 13
Intersection of Southeast Second & Southeast Green Streets Set to Close on Monday, May 13
Section of Southeast Green Street Set to Close Permanently
The intersection of Southeast Second and Southeast Green streets is set to close on Monday, May 13, for approximately two weeks. The closure is necessary for the installation of a sanitary sewer line and manhole. The City Hall parking lot and garage entrance off of Southeast Green Street will be closed and access will be from the alley just west of the garage off of Southeast Second Street. The detour route for the Southeast Second Street closure will...
The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR
The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR
Addressing a Universal Need:
While public restrooms typically accommodate the diaper-changing needs of young children, there is growing recognition for inclusive facilities that can accommodate adults as well. Individuals who care for loved ones with disabilities often face limitations in venturing out due to concerns about accessible changing tables.
Eitass Grant Supports Inclusion:
Eitass awarded Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) a grant to...
Section of NE Short Street Set to Close Monday, April 22
Section of NE Short Street Set to Close Monday, April 22
A section of NE Short Street between NE Grand Avenue and NE Howard Avenue/NE Short Street is set to close on Monday, April 22, for approximately two weeks. The detour route includes NE Short Street, NE Ash Street, and NE Grand Avenue.
The closure is necessary for stormwater improvements in the area. NE Ash Street had previously closed for this project and is now back open to traffic; however, an additional closure in the future will be necessary to finish curb and...