🌱 How to plan your night at Lee’s Summit’s free Legacy Blast

Hey there, Lee's Summit! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How to plan your night at Lee’s Summit’s free Legacy Blast
• Why Downtown Days is ending after 2026 in Lee’s Summit
• Which Lee’s Summit pitcher just earned top academic honors in the MIAA?

Also on today's calendar: LEES SUMMIT - The Old Number 5s - Iron Horse Bar & Grill.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Sunday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

1. Legacy Blast Jul 2, 2026 (visitkc.com) — Lee’s Summit is gearing up for its free Legacy Blast fireworks show at Legacy Park on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30. Families can expect choreographed fireworks to music, food trucks, concessions, DJs, and kids’ activities, with a backup date of Sunday, July 5 if weather interferes.
   

2. Former KC radio co-host of Whitlock is killed, Lee's Summit festival ends: Top stories (kansascity.com) — Lee’s Summit readers will want to know that the 2026 Downtown Days festival will be the last, after fights, assaults and a recovered gun raised serious safety concerns this year. A regional news roundup also covers a former KC radio host’s killing, a massive Kansas City Current stadium expansion proposal, Taylor Swift’s NBA Finals appearance, and pricey FIFA Fan Fest concessions.
   

3. Emporia State Baseball Has 20 Returners Earn MIAA Academic Honors (esuhornets.com) — Lee’s Summit native Grant Huffman is among 20 Emporia State baseball returners earning MIAA academic honors, boasting a 3.68 GPA in accounting and First-Team All-MIAA recognition as a relief pitcher. The conference detailed strict GPA and eligibility requirements for Scholar-Athlete, Academic Excellence, and Honor Roll awards, highlighting strong classroom performance across the Hornets’ roster.
   

4. Chiefs Center Chris Humphreys Gets Engaged to Girlfriend Ana Demmer (people.com) — A bit of Lee’s Summit romance made national news as Chiefs center Chris Humphreys proposed to girlfriend Ana Demmer at Libations & Company, an intimate cocktail bar in town. The couple shared the moment on Instagram, drawing congratulations from teammates like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, while Demmer continues highlighting local Kansas City businesses to her followers.
   

---

📸 Around Lee's Summit

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Lee's Summit

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• The Chris Hazelton Quartet →
  The 1909 Club, 25 SE 3rd St, Lee's Summit
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Saturday June 20

• LEES SUMMIT - The Old Number 5s - Iron Horse Bar & Grill →
  Iron Horse Bar & Grill - Lees Summit, 1012 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit
  8:00 pm

---

📣 Lee's Summit Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Blue Bell Ice Cream Sampling Stop @ Hy-Vee Belton →
  Hy-Vee, 1307 E North Ave, Belton
  1:00 pm
• HS Ntl Speech/Debate Showcase →
  Raymore-Peculiar East Middle 17509 East State Route 58 Hwy. Raymore, MO 64078
  7:00 pm
• Galaxy Glow →
  Pinot's Palette, 483 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs
  7:00 pm
• Crystal Lake →
  Pinot's Palette, 483 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs
  7:00 pm
• The Jackie Myers Trio →
  The 1909 Club, 25 SE 3rd St, Lee's Summit
  7:00 pm
• Elton Dan and the Rocket Band →
  Hawk Ridge Park, 701 Johnston Pkwy, Raymore
  7:30 pm
• Movies in the Park - Rocky IV
  Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Rotary Park - 600 NW Vesper St. Blue Springs MO 64015
  9:15 pm

Saturday June 13

• Community Walking Group
  Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Gregory O. Grounds Park - Lake Remembrance. Meet at the trailhead
  9:00 am
• Kids Mud Run →
  Wallace Park, 16400 N Mullen Rd, Belton
  9:00 am
• Cardboard Boat Race Tournament
  Blue Springs Parks and Recreation CRCRC - Outdoor Waterpark - 425 NE Mock Avenue Blue Springs MO 6
  9:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lee's Summit PatchAM possible:

• StumbleRump
  Shop StumbleRump.com For Funny T-Shirts!

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

Ok Lee's Summit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook