Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
Good morning, Lee's Summit.
🌲 Environment
Local meteorologists will use tacos to show the difference between tornado watches and warnings as severe weather with strong winds, hail and flooding is forecast for the metro on Friday, Apr.
24. Officials urge drivers to avoid the roads during the busy evening commute (check local safety guidelines).
🏈 Sports
St. James Academy senior Alexa Aylward earned the KMBC 9 Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week award as she helped lead the Thunder to a 6-0 start, scoring five goals and assisting four times.
She is the school’s all-time leading scorer with 43 goals and will join Drake University next year.
🎉 Lee's Summit Events
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Tour de Lakes 2026
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Longview Community Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Tom Logan Memorial Bike Ride with multiple scenic routes around local lakes.
🏠 Lee's Summit Real Estate
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