Good morning, Lee's Summit.

Jackson County CASA was asked by the Jackson County Family Court to find an advocate for every child in foster care who has suffered abuse or neglect—prompting a need for 150 more volunteers.

The current team of 300 volunteers will work to serve over 1,000 children and their families by the end of the year.

University of Tampa honored 2,300 students on the dean’s list for Fall 2024 after they maintained a 3.75 GPA — including local students Claire Coates, a sophomore in Economics, and Lily Temple, a junior in Sport Management.

Angelina Hodes (a Lee’s Summit High School graduate) was named to the dean’s list for fall 2024 at Dickinson College after earning a GPA of 3.7 or above.

She is the daughter of Stefan and Renee Hodes from Lee’s Summit.

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.

Free Autism Prom

5-7 p.m. — Bridge Space — Free entry — A joyful evening filled with music, dancing, and activities for kids with autism and their families.