Lee's Summit Local News – Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Daily Lee's Summit

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Hundreds lined up outside Journey Church in Lee’s Summit on Wednesday to support the family of 14-year-old Noah Lakey, who died last week in a bike crash near the intersection (SW Jefferson Street and SW Scherer Road) as Hurts Donut Company from Springfield hosted a one-day fundraiser selling over 100 limited-edition tribute donuts. KCTV5

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Lee's Summit police said a wrong-way driver struck a westbound vehicle at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 50—just east of the MO-291 junction—before the driver was pronounced dead and a second driver was hospitalized with serious injuries. KMBC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Jackson County tax records show errors for over 15,000 commercial properties because five residential parcels are wrongly used—Larry Smith and others have called the mistake a shakedown. Property owners can appeal their assessments until July 14—since the Board of Equalization is fixing a broken upload link, appeals must be emailed as PDFs. KMBC
➤ Jackson County Executive Frank White faces a recall petition as local election boards verified 42,671 signatures—only 231 short of the 42,902 needed. The effort began after the 2023 property assessments led to over 52,000 appeals and has raised new concerns over the 2025 commercial assessments. KMBC

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Lee's Summit officials launched free swim lessons in tribute to a Chiefs legend who drowned trying to save children — the program aims to lower drowning risks as studies show formal lessons can cut drownings by 88% — with classes starting soon at local community centers. KCTV5

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LEE'S SUMMIT EVENTS

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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.

Sat, 6/28/25

Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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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.

Tue, 7/1/25

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
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Next Stop Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Fringe Beerworks — Refund policy available — Enjoy a fresh lineup of stand-up comedians at a local brewery.

Fri, 7/25/25

Friday, July 25th, 2025
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LEE'S SUMMIT REAL ESTATE

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