LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Strasbourg Apartments, located at 3 NW O'Brien Road, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:33 p.m.
A resident reported smoke filling their ground-floor apartment but no visible flames. A neighboring occupant noted a "pop" sound and the power going out before smelling smoke. The callers evacuated the building.
When firefighters arrived, nothing was visible from the outside of the three-story garden apartment. Inside, smoke alarms were sounding, and light smoke was present. Firefighters located the fire burning in the wall separating the two ground-floor apartments, as well as in the ceiling and utility spaces of the floor above. They opened the walls and ceilings to quickly extinguish the fire in the concealed areas. A further check confirmed all occupants were...
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The City of Lee’s Summit is accepting applications from eligible voters in District 4 who are interested in serving on the City Council. Applications for the vacant seat are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 29.
The appointment fills the vacancy in District 4 created by Fred DeMoro's resignation. The selected candidate will serve as a member of the City Council until the next municipal election in April 2026.
District 4 residents interested in applying must file in person at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 220 SE Green St. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reside, and be a registered voter in District 4. To learn more about eligibility and the application and selection processes, visit cityofls.net/vacancy.
The City Council will conduct interviews and appoint a member during a special meeting on Feb. 11. During the meeting, each eligible...
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