LSSS event welcomes LS fire, police personnel for free

LSSS event welcomes LS fire, police personnel for free

editor February 20, 2019

February 16, 2019 22nd annual pancake breakfast set for February 23; funds to benefit community In a twist on a longstanding community fundraiser, organizers of the annual Lee’s Summit Social Services Pancake Breakfast are inviting all Lee’s Summit fire and police personnel…

City of Raytown fined $42.5K for Sunshine Law Violations

editor February 19, 2019

Febuary 19, 2019 By Diane Krizek, Tribune reporter On February 7, 2019 Jackson County Circuit Court Judge S. Margene Burnett ordered the City of Raytown to pay $42,550 after ruling the city violated the Sunshine Law by denying public records requests to…

Auditor Galloway releases closeout report for Interstate 470 and 350 TDD

editor February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 Board of Directors can move forward with abolishment JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (February 19, 2019) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released the closeout audit of the Interstate 470 and 350 Transportation Development District (TDD), located in Lee’s Summit. …

Winter weather expected Tuesday afternoon and evening for much of the state

editor February 18, 2019

February 18, 2019 More winter weather is expected for many parts of the state on Tuesday. The system will bring snow beginning in the early afternoon and lasting into the late evening in some areas. Snow is expected to be heavy at…

Limit travel Saturday night as second weekend storm approaches

editor February 16, 2019

February 16, 2019 Missouri Department of Transportation crews worked throughout the night to clear roads from Friday’s winter weather event, but drivers should pay close attention to the forecast due to another winter storm anticipated for Saturday night into Sunday morning. This…

City’s Crews Scheduled to Work Fri., Feb. 15 – Mon., Feb. 18

editor February 15, 2019

February 15, 2019 1:15 p.m. City crews are scheduled to plow and treat streets throughout the weekend and into early next week as several rounds of snow, freezing drizzle, and more snow move through the area. Crews are scheduled on 12-hour rotating…

REMINDER: Please limit travel on Friday

editor February 15, 2019

February 15, 2019 Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel on Friday because of escalated snowfall rates that at times could reach 1 inch per hour across parts of Missouri. Roads will be impacted and visibility will be reduced, especially during the…

With winter weather forecast, limit travel through Friday night

editor February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019 The Missouri Department of Transportation advises motorists to limit travel beginning Friday and throughout the weekend as a series of winter storms will impact roads across the state. “For your safety and the safety of our crews, we ask…

Lee’s Summit area Wrestlers prepare for 2019 State Meet

editor February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019 By Fred Liggett The 2019 Missouri State Wrestling championships are set to take place this weekend at Missouri University. The three day event begins Thursday afternoon and continues until 10:00 p.m. Saturday night. Lee’s Summit will be well represented…

Attic Fire Causes Extensive Damage

editor February 14, 2019

By Assistand Chief Jim Eden On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5:42 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 406 NE Keystone Drive. The neighbor heard a loud noise and looked out the window and saw…