Deck Fire Spreads to House
Deck Fire Spreads to House
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO--On Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 11:25p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of SE Youngston Lane. The occupant called 911 and reported the back of the house was on fire, and the occupants were evacuating.
When the fire department arrived, smoke and fire was visible from the back of a two-story, single-family residence. All of the occupants were safe outside.
The fire was...
Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup
Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup
The City of Lee’s Summit is looking for volunteers to participate in a Stream Team Cleanup on October 8. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from a Prairie Lee tributary from 10 a.m. - noon at Upper Banner Park, 520 NE Noeleen Lane.
“Protecting our natural resources is a priority and this is a small way to invest in the community,” Environmentalist Specialist Kara Taylor said. “Stream Team cleanup events are an opportunity to not...
Lee’s Summit to Test Downtown Outdoor Warning System Friday
Lee’s Summit to Test Downtown Outdoor Warning System Friday
On Friday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM., the City of Lee’s Summit will test the Outdoor Warning and Voice Message System in Downtown Lee’s Summit to evaluate recent upgrades, weather permitting.
Section of NW O’Brien Road Set to Close Sept. 26
Section of NW O’Brien Road Set to Close Sept. 26
Update: This section of NW O'Brien Road is now open.
Update: This section of NW O'Brien Road will remain closed until Saturday, Oct. 22, weather permitting.
A section of NW O’Brien Road from NW Village Drive to NW Transition is set to close on Monday, Sept. 26, and will remain closed until Oct. 17, weather permitting. This closure is pending the re-opening of NW Chipman Road under the U.S. Route 50 bridges. The work is necessary to perform...
Sunday Morning Fire Damages Townhome
Sunday Morning Fire Damages Townhome
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 10:26 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1900 Block of NE Knollbrook Street. A passerby reported the building was on fire around the air conditioner.
When the fire department arrived, smoke and fire was coming from the side of a two-story, four-unit townhome. Several occupants had evacuated the building.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire on the exterior of the...