Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today, items are taken from the closed SunFresh grocery store on Prospect—after months of empty shelves—and police are investigating the theft. KCTV5
- ➤ Neighbors said a car break-in near 50th & Baltimore Avenue was the second reported in recent weeks—local officers are investigating the incidents. KCTV5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education voted Tuesday to close 12 Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled including Lakeview Woods (in Lee’s Summit), which closed immediately due to staff vacancies; six more schools will close by the end of the school year (to address building challenges in the facilities). KCTV5
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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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Emo Punk Music Bingo
7-9 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Enjoy a nostalgic night of Emo Punk Music Bingo with prizes and sing-alongs.
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New Girl Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Test your New Girl knowledge for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a night of fun.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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