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An action-packed newsletter for you this week. Leading off the week is news of the Lee's Summit West football program self-reporting violations to the state's governing body and forfeiting its 2025 season. Plus, we've got some fun pictures of kids and families visiting the Green Street pavilion in downtown during some great local events. Enjoy this week's NewsLink and what looks to be a few sunny days outdoors this week!

Top of the news in Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit West football forfeits 2025 wins — head coach, two others dismissed

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An internal investigation confirmed multiple Lee's Summit West football players participated using fraudulent residency documents during the 2025 season. Head coach Willie Horn and two others are out. Here's what we know.

Scenes from Green Street [Local Stories | Community] Kids and families could be seen all over the Green Street area last week. Take a look at some pictures from a preschool field trip and Sunday's Youth Wellness Day presented by Lee's Summit CARES.

Once-in-a-generation history is coming to Lee's Summit — and it's free [Local Stories | Community] The Truman Library is bringing original documents — think Louisiana Purchase and the German Instrument of Surrender — to Green Street on April 27 for a free behind-the-scenes preview of "The Story of Us" exhibit. Space is limited, so grab your spot now. READ MORE HERE

Mavericks rookie Jutting named to All-ECHL All-Rookie Team after record-breaking season [Local Stories | Community] Kansas City Mavericks rookie forward Jackson Jutting was named to the All-ECHL All-Rookie Team after scoring more than 30 goals in the 2025-26 season. The Savage, Minnesota native helped the Mavericks post a franchise-record 55 wins. READ MORE HERE

A bi-weekly look into the homes that make Lee's Summit a community

What makes Lee's Summit one of the most active & interesting submarkets in our region?

I’ve studied the real estate market for the last six years, serving clients in both Kansas and Missouri. As many of you know, I am a numbers guy. This week, I’m taking a closer look at the Lee’s Summit market, one of the most active and interesting submarkets in our region.

Local Events

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Take a look at Lee's Summit's community calendar. From live music, to trivia and community events, there's a little something for everybody!

If you, or your organization, have an event you'd like listed in Lee's Summit's only community calendar reaching more than 20,000 people, just click here and hit the "CREATE AN EVENT" BUTTON.

— Nick Parker, Link 2 Lee's Summit publisher

Your local events listing is brought to you by Bridge Space, a local coworking and event space helping make local news possible in Lee's Summit.

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