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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 23rd Annual Tom Logan Memorial Tour de Lakes in Lee’s Summit, with riders of all skill levels invited to choose between a 10-mile loop and a challenging 64-mile route on Saturday, June 21 while all proceeds support the Legacy for LS Parks Foundation. Participants must wear helmets plus youth riders require an accompanying adult with a signed waiver, and early pricing until June 20 will increase to $37 for youth and $42 for adults on June 21. KCTV5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist in Lee's Summit died when a car struck him at the intersection of SW Jefferson Street and SW Scherer Road early Wednesday morning—police said he was taken to a trauma center where he was pronounced dead. KCTV5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Tolbert, accused of shooting a Lee’s Summit police officer four times on June 2 during a domestic violence call, appeared in Jackson County Circuit Court on June 11th after being extradited from Ellis, Kansas—he faces charges including first-degree assault and armed criminal action, holds a $2 million bond, and is set to return on July 10th. KMBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri House approved a bill to cover up to 50% of new stadium costs for teams if a project costs at least $500M— a measure meant to keep the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri amid competition from Kansas. The bill now moves to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk for his review. KMBC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lutheran Family and Children’s Services announced on June 11 that they will offer free mental health services for youth aged 3 to 19 in Jackson County this summer. The services include individual and family therapy and early intervention — available to all families regardless of insurance status. KCTV5
SPORTS NEWS
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Meals on Wheels
12-1 p.m. — Bridge Space — Free entry — Connect with local impact through lunch featuring Meals on Wheels of Lee's Summit.
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Friday Night Zumba Bash
6-7 p.m. — Genesis Health Clubs - Lee's Summit West — Free entry — Dance out loud and let your crazy side shine at this exciting fitness party.
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Tour de Lakes
12 AM — Longview Community Center — Enjoy a fully supported ride around five scenic lakes with a delicious lunch afterwards.
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Lee's Summit Jazz Festival 2025
12-8 p.m. — Bridge Space — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live jazz, delicious food trucks, and vibrant local culture.
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Paint Your Pet at Station 7
6-8:30 p.m. — Station 7 Tavern — Check for pricing — Learn to paint a masterpiece of your beloved family pet.
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