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Lee's Summit
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A First Warn Weather Day is in effect today with three rounds of severe storms, including a risk for tornadoes. Residents are urged to review safety tips, including avoiding underpasses — driving to safe shelters and sturdy buildings. KCTV5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Waller Jr. launched the Jordyn L. Waller Second Chance Scholarship Fund in honor of his son, promising $500 awards to justice-impacted individuals in Kansas City and Jackson County starting Fall as they pursue education or career training. He said the fund aims to help others rebuild their lives. KCTV5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt reported that Kansas storms cost insurers over $128 million in 2025 for the Kansas City metro — with nearly 82,500 claims filed across counties. She urged residents to review their policy ahead of potential severe weather today. KCTV5
- ➤ On Mar. 5, Sharon Chen from KCTV5 discussed how hundreds of Kansas City area bridges received the lowest passing grade in Missouri's state rating system — a sign that local infrastructure needs closer review. KCTV5
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1
8-11 a.m. — Metropolitan Community College - Longview — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with family-friendly races and fun swag.
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Sports Movies Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Test your sports movie knowledge with trivia for prizes and plenty of fun.
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Classic Nickelodeon Cartoons Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Test your knowledge of classic Nickelodeon cartoons from the '90s and 2000s with fun prizes and nostalgia.
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Millennial Mix Music Bingo
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Enjoy a nostalgic night of bingo with throwback hits from the late 90s to early 2010s.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Test your Buffy knowledge with fellow fans at this exciting trivia night.
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