Lee’s Summit Recognizes Historic Preservation Achievements
Lee’s Summit Recognizes Historic Preservation Achievements
The Lee’s Summit Historic Preservation Commission is proud to announce the selection of Kathy Hofmann, and John and Kim Carlson for the Graves/Hale Historic Preservation Award. The award is presented annually to individuals or organizations that demonstrate a significant contribution to preserving the history of Lee’s Summit.
John and Kim Carlson were selected for their restoration of 22 SW Third St., which is the historic Ocker & Martin Furniture...
Lee’s Summit to Observe 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Lee’s Summit to Observe 20th Anniversary of 9/11
In observance of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the City of Lee’s Summit will be hosting a public ceremony on Sept. 11 at City Hall Plaza to honor the victims and show support for the men and women in uniform who continue to defend and protect us. The ceremony will be held at 7:30 a.m. rain or shine.
Residents are encouraged to volunteer as part of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Congress designated Sept. 11 as a...
Lee’s Summit State of the City Address on September 10
Lee’s Summit State of the City Address on September 10
Lee’s Summit Mayor William A. Baird will deliver the State of the City address on Sept. 10 at The Aspen Room at the Stanley in downtown Lee’s Summit, 308 SE Douglas St. The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is hosting the luncheon. The event begins at 11 a.m. with the mayor’s address scheduled to start at noon.
During the State of the City, Mayor Baird is expected to reflect on the past year, celebrate the many successes the City has...
Ice Cream Social Celebrating Missouri’s Bicentennial
Ice Cream Social Celebrating Missouri’s Bicentennial
The community is invited to enjoy free ice cream for Missouri’s bicentennial celebration on August 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lee’s Summit History Museum, 220 SW Main St. The Lee’s Summit Historical Society and the City of Lee’s Summit Cultural Arts Division are hosting the Missouri Bicentennial Ice Cream Social.
Poppy’s Ice Cream, The Waffler and Tasty Unicorn will have ice cream food trucks located in front of the History Museum....
Garage Fire Heavily Damages Home
Garage Fire Heavily Damages Home
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:17 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 Block of NE Noeleen Court. The occupant reported a fire in the garage and the house was being evacuated
When the fire department arrived, the garage of the split-level, single-family home was heavily involved in fire and rapidly spreading up the front of the house to the floor above. The occupants of the house were safe...