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Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is pleased to announce that Summit Ice officially opened for the 5^th 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 outdoor winter experience and creating memories for thousands each season.”

Summit Ice will be open until February 26, 2023. For registration times, inclement weather closures, and more information, please go to SummitIce.net, or call 816-969-1560.

See you on the ice!

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 quickly made their way to the second floor and located a well-involved bedroom fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire in the bedroom, keeping it from spreading to connecting units or the attic. A search confirmed that no one was home. The incident was under control by 12:23 pm. A check of all units confirmed that everyone was out or unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire originated in the second-floor bedroom and...