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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Briggs & Stratton will lay off 90 workers starting July 2 due to a permanent closure at its Billy Goat plants, according to a state WARN listing. Job losses will affect employees at 1803 Southwest Jefferson St. and 1825 Southwest Market St. KMBC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Investigators are searching for Amber K. Harmann, 34, of Blue Springs, charged with child abduction after a Missouri child was reported missing on April 22 and last seen in December—her phone showed she was in Texas before it was turned off and a warrant was issued requiring a $10,000 bond and no contact with the victim. KCTV5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Healing Action Network in St. Louis reported it lost $250,000 in grant money and stopped taking new victims after its AmeriCorps funding was cut following a Friday evening notification. Statewide cuts terminated 200 AmeriCorps members in Missouri & affected 632 in Illinois, leaving officials concerned about reduced services for vulnerable community members. KCTV5
- ➤ Beto Lopez, a Lee’s Summit City Councilmember, announced his bid to become mayor during a community event on Wednesday night. He said his seven years as Mayor Pro Tem and his work in commercial development and banking (including his role as President & CEO of Guadalupe Centers) prove he is ready to lead a stronger city. Lee's Summit Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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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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5K Run/Walk with Gusto
8 a.m. — Gusto Coffee Shop — Proceeds to charity — Celebrate community spirit while honoring Steve Hula at this beneficial run/walk event.
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Singles BBQ
12:30-3 p.m. — Abundant Life — Free entry — Annual BBQ for singles 30 and up with burgers, hotdogs, desserts, games, and prizes.
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Night Flight 5k
9-11 p.m. — Legacy Park Amphitheater — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 44th Annual Night Flight 5K Run under the stars.
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