Legacy Park Amphitheater Announces Two Additional Free Concerts this Summer! Thursday, August 29, 2019 | Views: 9785 | Categories: Parks & Recreation Press Releases Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is pleased to announce two additional events coming to the Legacy Park Amphitheater (LPA). These two performances are free for the public to enjoy. On Friday, September 6 the 18th & Vine Jazz District Renaissance and Redevelopment Corporation presents “18th & Vine on the Road” with legendary Kansas City jazz artist Bobby Watson and The American Jazz Orchestra taking the stage at 7 p.m. On...
Dr. Jay Rapley Selected as 2019 Lee’s Summit Citizen of the Year Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | Views: 21104 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Dr. Jay Rapley Selected as 2019 Lee’s Summit Citizen of the Year Lee's Summit Mayor Bill Baird has selected Dr. Jay Rapley as the 2019 Citizen of the Year for his perseverance and strength when faced with extreme adversity, inspiring others with his story and helping those who have faced injury or trauma in their own lives. He will be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Annual Citizen’s Reception on Sept. 6 and at the Foundation’s Toast to Our Towns Gala on Sept. 28. Dr. Rapley is a...
NEWS RELEASE- Kitchen Fire Causes Extensive Damage Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | Views: 13206 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases NEWS RELEASE- Kitchen Fire Causes Extensive Damage LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 9:45 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1811 NW Killarney Lane. The resident reported a fire in the kitchen that was spreading. The house was being evacuated, but the pets were still inside. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was visible from the roof of the one-story, single family residence. The resident was safe outside. The fire...