Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Missourians in Lee's Summit will be able to skip sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances during the Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19th to 25th — the exemption allows up to $1,500 off each appliance and covers online purchases. Eligible items include clothing washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators, freezers and heat pumps — both residents and nonresidents can take advantage of this tax break. KMBC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Summit Christian Academy announced that ninth grade student Garrett Gordon was selected to attend the Missouri Rotary Youth Leadership Academy—held at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg this summer after completing an essay and interview process to show his leadership skills. Lee's Summit Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 14, Kansas City business and civic leaders urged swift action to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the region. They stated strong public-private partnerships are needed to stop the teams from relocating—other markets are actively courting them. KCTV5
- ➤ Kansas City Royals Chairman John Sherman and Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt answered a letter from local civic leaders urging quick action to keep both teams in the region—neither offered details on a final plan. Their comments reaffirm the teams' commitment to the area as discussions on future stadium options continue. KMBC
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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.
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Easter Bunny & Golden Egg Hunt
12-4 p.m. — Summit Fair — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a golden egg hunt for all ages.
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Paint and Sip at Station 7
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Station 7 Pizza & Taproom — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity while enjoying drinks and step-by-step art instruction.
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Tim Hawkins Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Abundant Life Baptist Church — Limited VIP tickets available — Enjoy a night full of laughter with Tim Hawkins, featuring his hilarious takes on family life and marriage.
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