COVID-19 – Lee's Summit Tribune

COVID-19: Jackson County – the situation we are in is dire.

admin January 14, 2022

By Mariah CoxCommunications Division ManagerJackson County Health Department January 14, 2022 4:20 p.m. Our COVID-19 weekly case rate has reached the highest it’s ever been (1203 cases per 100k people) — and is still rapidly rising. That’s more than double the record high…

Jackson County to seek court order to close Rae’s Cafe

admin September 8, 2021

8:59 p.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2021 Jackson County Executive’s Office statement on Rae’s Café KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Jackson County Executive’s Office Chief of Staff Caleb Clifford has issued the following statement regarding Rae’s Café in Blue Springs: “Jackson County is committed…

KCZoo to Begin Vaccinating Animals Against COVID-19

admin August 5, 2021

August 5, 2021 Kansas City Zoo: The top priority of the Kansas City Zoo is the health and safety of our animals, guests, and staff. As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, the Zoo implemented protocols to keep susceptible animals and their caregivers safe.…

Jackson County Executive announces plan to issue public health order requiring masks in indoor public places

admin August 4, 2021

August 4, 2021 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. is announcing today that he will issue a public health order requiring universal mask-wearing in indoor public places for those 5 and older, regardless of vaccination status. The health order aligns with recommendations…

Truman Library to Close Temporarily Due to Public Health Conditions

admin July 26, 2021

Independence, Mo., July 26, 2021 – Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Jackson County, Mo., the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum will close until further notice, effective today, July 26. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum…

Governor Parson Announces Changes In State’s K-12 School Quarantine Guidance

staff2 November 12, 2020

November 12, 2020 Today, Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced modifications to Missouri’s K-12 school reopening and operating guidance. The large number of students and school staff…

Council Approves CARES Act Funding

staff2 September 19, 2020

September 19, 2020 Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The city council voted at a special session this week to approve a disbursement process for CARES Act funding. Lee’s Summit was assigned about $5.9 million in funding by Jackson County in June. Those dollars were…

Gladys Marie (Garrett) Hennequin

admin August 31, 2020

January 19, 1943 ~ August 30, 2020 Gladys Marie (Garrett) Hennequin, 77, of Lee’s Summit passed away peacefully at home from COVID-19 on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born in Sedalia, MO on January 19, 1943 the daughter of the late…

Oktoberfest 2020 Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

admin July 10, 2020

July 10, 2020 By Taylor Smith | Director of Communications The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Oktoberfest Festival, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival was originally scheduled for September 25-27, 2020. “The Oktoberfest committee…

Mayor Bill Baird has tested positive for COVID-19

admin July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 Mayor Bill Baird has tested positive for COVID-19. He recorded this message today while self-isolating, to share important information about the symptoms he experienced and to help others identify the signs of the virus. Mayor Baird is urging all…