Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cars 4 Heroes gifted 30 cars to veterans, first responders, and families in need, significantly impacting lives like that of Ashley Bland, a single mother and firefighter, enabling her to attend vital specialist appointments for her daughter. KCTV5
- ➤ Lasagna Love, a nonprofit with volunteers across the U.S. and abroad, has provided over 500,000 free lasagna meals to those in need since its inception in 2020. KMBC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The police reports from December 9 to December 16, 2024, detail various incidents including theft, auto burglary, domestic violence, warrant arrests, and motor vehicle crashes across different districts. Lee's Summit Tribune
- ➤ A man in Lee's Summit has been charged with child abuse following the hospitalization of a 2-month-old with 14 fractures. KCTV5
- ➤ A Lee's Summit teacher has been charged with child pornography, prompting the school district to encourage reporting any concerns for student safety. KCTV5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas City Mavericks lost in overtime to the Savannah Ghost Pirates 3-2, ending their six-game winning streak but remaining first in the ECHL’s Mountain Division, during their annual Star Wars Game Night at Cable Dahmer Arena. Lee's Summit Tribune
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