Afternoon Structure Fire
Afternoon Structure Fire
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 3:39 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of SW Surrey Trace after a neighbor reported seeing black smoke coming from the eaves of a house. It was unclear whether anyone was inside.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke visible from a window on the back of the two-story, single-family residence.
Crews entered the smoke-filled home and discovered a fire in the kitchen that...
150th Anniversary Open House at Station 2
150th Anniversary Open House at Station 2
Thank you to everyone who attended the Open House at Station 3! If you missed it, we invite you to join us on May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon for an Open House at Fire Station No. 2., 2000 NE Rice Road. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to tour the station, meet our firefighters, and learn more about how we serve the community. Remember to get your fire department passport stamped during your visit. If you attend all of the Anniversary Open Houses, you...
City of Lee's Summit Announces New Director of Water Utilities
City of Lee's Summit Announces New Director of Water Utilities
The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce Jeff Thorn's appointment as director of Water Utilities, effective March 20. Thorn replaces Mark Schaufler, who retired in February after serving the City for 31 years.
Thorn has more than 28 years of experience in engineering, project management and the construction of water and wastewater projects. For the past five years, he has been the deputy director of Lee’s Summit Water Utilities, managing the...
Fire Damages Home
Fire Damages Home
The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Southeast Princeton Place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:15 a.m.
The resident noticed smoke in an upstairs bedroom after extinguishing a fire in the downstairs fireplace. A further investigation outside revealed that the enclosed chimney was on fire above the roof. All occupants of the house were safely evacuated.
When firefighters arrived, flames were visible from the...
City of Lee’s Summit Hosting Career Fair & Expo on March 20
City of Lee’s Summit Hosting Career Fair & Expo on March 20
The City of Lee’s Summit will host a Career Fair & Expo from 1 to 6 p.m., March 20 at the Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. Job seekers will find outstanding job opportunities with the City of Lee’s Summit in several departments. The event is free and open to the public.
The City offers meaningful work that positively impacts the safety and quality of life for residents. Professionals representing Development Services, Parks and...