Lee's Summit Local News – Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Daily Lee's Summit

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Lee’s Summit launched Green Street—a nearly three-acre outdoor event space and indoor farmers market developed after years of city planning—Friday night, and today the space hosts a market with vendors, kids' activities, and live displays while Sunday will offer fitness classes. The project, initiated in 2007 and supported by a bond approved in 2013, brings the community together with family-friendly events. KCTV5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority approved a contract yesterday — it will fund public bus service for one year to keep transit running reliably. KCTV5

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On August 15, the Missouri Gaming Commission awarded direct mobile licenses for sports wagering to DraftKings and Circa Sports — chosen over FanDuel — and these companies will let Missouri residents place online bets when sports betting launches on Dec. 1. KMBC

➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy

Learn more about The Buy today

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Lee's Summit.

LEE'S SUMMIT EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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.

Tue, 8/19/25

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
View event
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.

Fri, 8/22/25

Friday, August 22nd, 2025
View event
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.

Wed, 8/27/25

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
View event
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.

Thu, 8/28/25

Thursday, August 28th, 2025
View event

LEE'S SUMMIT REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

LEE'S SUMMIT JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

LEE'S SUMMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features

The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.

Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.

Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.

Get started with The Buy today

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Lee's Summit.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author

About Daily Lee's Summit

Welcome to the Daily Lee's Summit, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lee's Summit, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Lee's Summit, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lee's Summit.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lee's Summit and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

Subscribe to Daily Lee's Summit

A free Lee's Summit community newsletter.

Daily local news: We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City: A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.