Lee's Summit Local News – Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Daily Lee's Summit

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ A fundraiser by E2 Embroidery and Screen Printing raised more than $380,000 from over 36,000 T-shirt sales to support the family of Graham Hoffman, a Kansas City firefighter-paramedic killed in a stabbing in late April. Boxes of blank shirts arrived Monday at the Lee’s Summit location and printing begins Wednesday — with local firefighters and Red Cross volunteers helping to fold, label, and ship orders. KMBC

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Summit Christian Academy announced that 2025 graduate Charli Hinton received a $7,000 Venable Scholarship from the Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Charli plans to attend Grand Canyon University to major in Business — focusing on Risk Management and Global Communications. Lee's Summit Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Jackson County officials filed an appeal on May 9 after a judge ruled on March 31 to uphold a Missouri State Tax Commission order capping 2023 property tax increases—county leaders argued the commission skipped proper hearings and announced a 15% cap for 2025 assessments. KMBC

SPORTS NEWS

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LEE'S SUMMIT EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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.

Sat, 5/17/25

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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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.

Sun, 5/18/25

Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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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.

Fri, 5/30/25

Friday, May 30th, 2025
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LEE'S SUMMIT REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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LEE'S SUMMIT JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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LEE'S SUMMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

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