Overnight Fire Damages Lee’s Summit Home

Overnight Fire Damages Lee’s Summit Home

editor February 14, 2019

By Assistant Chief Jim Eden On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 2:02 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2023 SW 4th Street. The occupant of the house called 911 and reported the back of the…

City Seeking Community Input During Strategic Planning Process

editor February 13, 2019

February 11, 2019 The City of Lee’s Summit is encouraging residents to play an integral role in developing a new community-wide strategic plan by attending one of two identical Community Conversations. The first Community Conversation will be held Feb. 27 from 11…

From the Mayor of Raytown, Michael McDonough

editor February 11, 2019

February 11, 2019 The storm we had was a horrible mixture that left everyone with a thick coat of ice on sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and our streets. It was very difficult to deal with and the icy crust was impossible for…

Monday’s weather offers up a variety of conditions throughout the state

editor February 11, 2019

February 11, 2019 Missouri is expected to experience a mixed bag of wintry conditions throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning. The weather will vary from a possibility of freezing rain and snow in the northern portion of the state to freezing drizzle…

City’s Crews in Lee’s Summit Scheduled to Treat Streets Late Sat., Feb. 9, and Overnight into Sun., Feb. 10

editor February 9, 2019

February 9, 2019 City crews are scheduled to treat streets with salt, and plow as necessary, late Sat., Feb. 9, and overnight into Sun., Feb. 10, as another round of freezing rain/drizzle and snow is forecast for the area. With warmer temperatures…

Planet Comicon Kansas City expands offerings with addition of Planet Esports Arena

editor February 8, 2019

20th anniversary event will feature gaming tournaments and trio of Overwatch actors Planet Comicon Kansas City, the largest and longest-running comic book convention and pop culture event in the region, is excited to share a brand-new gaming element for its 20th anniversary event, March…

Rick Poeschl to Retire as Lee’s Summit Fire Chief

editor February 7, 2019

February 7, 2019 The City of Lee’s Summit announced Rick Poeschl will retire as fire chief effective March 16, 2019 following more than 30 years as a dedicated public servant committed to the safety and health of our community. Chief Poeschl joined…

Charges filed against son who stabbed father in Raytown

editor February 7, 2019

Feb. 7, 2019 A 29-year-old Raytown man faces felony charges for the stabbing of his father with a sword in a Raytown residence, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Christopher J. Wilson, dob: 2/6/1990, faces Assault 1st Degree and Armed…

Changes in location of Court hearings scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019

editor February 6, 2019

By Valerie Hartman Public Information Officer 16th Judicial Circuit The Court continues its effort to reschedule hearings that have been cancelled due to the closure of the downtown courthouse at 415 E. 12 Street in Kansas City as the building is repaired…

Wednesday’s Winter Weather Advisory Update:

editor February 6, 2019

Raytown Winter Weather Advisory Update: Issued Wednesday, February 6, 2019 The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect now through noon Thursday. The advisory includes an Ice Storm Warning. The KC Metro will experience high periods of accumulating freezing rain Wednesday evening…