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Lee's Summit
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of motorcyclists will ride on Saturday, May 2, for the annual KC Guns N Hoses benefit that will support local first responders facing hardships. Riders will gather at The Summit Church for check-in at 9:30 a.m. before the police-escorted departure at 11 a.m. KMBC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local logistics company is preparing for the upcoming World Cup by expanding its delivery routes and services in Lee's Summit, with plans to adjust operations as demand grows. More scheduling details will be shared soon. KCTV5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local sports teams and education advocates gathered at Kansas City Reads Sports Edition hosted by Lead to Read to boost literacy ahead of the World Cup starting next month. Representatives from Sporting KC, Kansas City Current and the Royals emphasized youth reading programs to support the community. KCTV5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The historic Aladdin Hotel building is nearing completion as apartments while the developer acquired a third property to expand local housing options; final finishing touches are expected soon. KCTV5
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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.
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Night Flight 5K Run
9-11 p.m. — Legacy Park Amphitheater — $25-$30 — Experience an illuminated 5K race followed by games and celebratory fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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