Section of NE Columbus Street Set to Close Daily May 8-12
Section of NE Columbus Street Set to Close Daily May 8-12
Update: This section of NE Columbus Street is now open.
A section of NE Columbus Street just west of M-291 Highway is set to close daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning on Mon., May 8, through Fri., May 12, weather permitting.
Section of SE Browning Street Set to Close May 8
Section of SE Browning Street Set to Close May 8
Update 5/24/23: This section of SE Browning Street is now open to traffic.
Update 5/2/23: Work is progressing faster than anticipated and the contractor now intends to start the closure on Mon., May 8. The closure was originally posted to begin Tues., May 9.
A section of SE Browning Street just south of SE Oldham Parkway is set to close on Mon., May 8, and will remain closed for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The work is necessary for roadway...
Director of Water Utilities Receives American Water Works Association Award
Director of Water Utilities Receives American Water Works Association Award
The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce Mark Schaufler, director of Water Utilities, recently received the 2023 Missouri Section American Water Works Association Donald R. Boyd Water Utility Manager Award. This distinguished award recognizes exceptional managerial abilities with a community water supply.
Schaufler has been a part of Water Utilities for nearly 30 years, 20 of which are in his current role as director. During his tenure, Schaufler...
Hotel Reoccupied After a Small Fire
Hotel Reoccupied After a Small Fire
On Monday, April 24, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department initially responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Quality Inn, 1020 SE Blue Parkway. The incident was upgraded to a structure fire when someone with the business reported smoke on the third floor.
Nothing was visible outside the three-story, 63-room hotel when the fire department arrived. The alarms were sounding, and the guests were evacuating the building. Staff reported smoke...
2023 Free Fireworks Show - Legacy Blast - July 3, 2023
2023 Free Fireworks Show - Legacy Blast - July 3, 2023
Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation, along with the City of Lee's Summit, announce the annual Independence Day-themed fireworks event, Legacy Blast, on Monday, July 3, at Legacy Park.
Choreographed music will accompany the fireworks display, which will be simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. There will be concessions, food trucks, and DJs at the baseball, soccer, softball, and football venues. Children under the age of 12 can enjoy balloon artists,...