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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Independence is hosting a Disaster Recovery Multi-Agency Resource Center today at the Fairmount Community Center on Cedar Avenue to help flood victims with housing, food, cleanup supplies, and mental health support after recent storms damaged 20 homes. The center is run by the city's Emergency Management Division—partnering with local community organizations—and advises those seeking help to call 211 and show proof of address. KCTV5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City is part of a world record for a 515-mile-long megaflash—an unusually long, horizontal lightning discharge—certified by the World Meteorological Organization after reexamining a storm from October 2017. Officials said the flash stretched from eastern Texas to our area and is as long as the drive between Paris and Venice. KMBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 16th Circuit Court Judge Marty Seaton said he will decide on a recall election date for Jackson County Executive Frank White by Monday or Tuesday after reviewing the case this weekend, while Election Board Lead Tammy Brown testified that holding the vote in August may not allow enough time to prepare over 100 polling sites and more than 1,000 judges. Plaintiff Mark Anthony Jones and attorney Phil LeVota argued that delaying the recall would conflict with the county charter and leave residents waiting longer. KMBC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Royals activated Nick Loftin and Mike Yastrzemski and optioned Melendez to Omaha on August 1st, and they released Cavan Biggio and Rich Hill as part of their trade deadline moves. KCTV5
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Sporting KC Summer Camp – Lee’s Summit
9-12 p.m. — Legacy Park Soccer Fields — $125-$220 — Enhance soccer skills and have fun at this youth camp hosted by Sporting KC.
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80s Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free entry — Test your knowledge of 80s pop culture and win prizes while enjoying nostalgic vibes and fun.
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Lee's Summit Back to School Bash
6:30-8 p.m. — Bernard Campbell Middle School — Free entry — Prepare for school with free supplies, games, and snacks for kids K-12.
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Disney Music Bingo Night
7-11 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Celebrate Disney songs and enjoy bingo with fun prizes and themed food.
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Fourth Fridays Art Walk
5-8 p.m. — Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street — Free entry — Explore local art and enjoy live performances in a vibrant community setting.
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Parks & Recreation Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free entry — Test your knowledge of Parks & Recreation with trivia and great prizes at Craft Putt.
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SantaCaliGon Days Festival
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. — SantaCaliGon Days Festival — Free entry — Celebrate family-friendly fun and heritage at this historic four-day festival honoring the pioneering trails.
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