Fire Damages Townhome
Fire Damages Townhome
On Tuesday, July 07, 2020 at 1:13 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 500 Block of NE Newport Drive. A neighbor reported smoke and fire coming from the townhome.
When the fire department arrived, smoke and fire were coming from the back of the two-story, four-unit townhome. All occupants were out of the building.
Fire crews made their initial attack on the fire from inside the building. The fire had...
Fire Spreads to House from Faulty Fireplace
Fire Spreads to House from Faulty Fireplace
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 9:04 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 Block of SW Seagull Street. The occupants were using the fireplace when the smoke alarms activated and they noticed smoke coming from the wood chimney enclosure around the fireplace flue.
When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from the back of the one and a half-story, single-family...
Lee’s Summit Invites Visitors to Downtown Sculpture Walk
Lee’s Summit Invites Visitors to Downtown Sculpture Walk
The City of Lee’s Summit is excited to invite visitors to explore the Downtown Sculpture Walk in downtown Lee’s Summit. The new outdoor public art exhibit will be on display through March 2021 and features artists from across the country. Visitors can expect to see a new rotation of sculptures each spring.
The six sculptures currently on display were selected from a national call for artists and juried by members of the Lee’s Summit Arts Council...
Section of Southwest Murray Road Set to Close June 30
Section of Southwest Murray Road Set to Close June 30
A section of Southwest Murray Road south of Southwest Third Street is set to close on June 30, and will remain closed for approximately 12 weeks for water line and road construction. The construction is part of the Third Street improvements project.
The detour route for southbound Southwest Murray Road is Southwest Third Street to Southwest White Ridge Drive to Southwest Murray Road. The detour route for the northbound lanes is east on Southwest...
Fireworks in Lee’s Summit
Fireworks in Lee’s Summit
As the Fourth of July approaches, thoughts turn to outdoor events and of course fireworks. Make sure your Independence Day activities do not turn tragic by following some simple rules and safety guidelines.
In the City of Lee’s Summit, residents with a city fireworks permit may shoot approved fireworks on July 3 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., July 4 between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight, and July 5 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11...