Good morning, Lee's Summit.

A former Independence School District employee Barbara J.

Martin, 70, has been charged with multiple counts of workers’ compensation fraud after a recording disproved her claim that she was injured during a bus evacuation drill — she now faces significant penalties if convicted.

A bicyclist was hit by a Ford Focus at about 8:45 p.m. near 23rd Street and Lee's Summit Road and now remains in critical condition at a local hospital as police investigate the hit-and-run — the driver later called dispatch after leaving the scene.

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on his left forearm with a pitch and left Wednesday's Spring Training game.

He watched batting practice as he recovers—Royals manager Matt Quatraro said his progress will decide when he can return.

Mother's Closet April Event

1-3 p.m. — Kansas City Public Library: Trails West Branch — Free event — Discover gently used women’s and children’s items at no cost to families in need.