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Lee’s Summit Community Development Block Grant Application Period Begins January 5

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The City of Lee’s Summit will accept applications from qualified agencies for the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant funding from Jan. 5 – Feb. 3, 2023. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards federal grant funds to the City on an annual basis. These funds must be used to meet the needs of low- to moderate-income individuals and families, address slum or blight in Lee's Summit, or meet an urgent need.

Boiler Fire Damages Commercial Building

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Boiler Fire Damages Commercial Building Boiler Fire Damages Commercial Building
On Monday, December 19, 2022, at 11:44 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the John Knox Village Maintenance Building, 626 NW Pryor Road. John Knox Village Public Safety received an automatic fire alarm for the building. When public safety officers arrived, there was smoke in the building, and they notified the fire department. Officers located a fire on a mezzanine in the shop area, attempted to...

Lee’s Summit City Hall Accepting Jackson County Tax Payments

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Lee’s Summit City Hall is accepting Jackson County property, business and real estate tax bill payments. Payments can be made at Treasury, located in the lobby of City Hall, 220 SE Green St. Treasury is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 27 - 30. Taxpayers may also place bill payments in one of the City’s drop boxes, located in the vestibule of the north entrance to City Hall or in the alley...

Summit Ice Open for Season!

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Summit Ice Open for Season! Summit Ice Open for Season!
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is pleased to announce that Summit Ice officially opened for the 5th winter season on November 18th! Summit Ice offers public skating, pond hockey, and learn-to-skate classes. Once again, there will be warm fire pits and stand-alone heaters. “We are excited to offer this incredible amenity to our community,” Joe Snook, LSPR Administrator, said. “Each year, participation increases, providing an...

Sunday Morning Townhome Fire

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Sunday Morning Townhome Fire Sunday Morning Townhome Fire
On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 11:43 am, the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1000 Block of NE Whispering Winds Court. A neighbor reported smoke coming from the townhome. When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from a two-story, four-unit townhome building. Several occupants had evacuated the building. Fire crews forced entry into the townhome and found moderate smoke on the first floor. Crews...
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