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In today's newsletter:

• See how Augusta's girls golf team surged to the tournament title
• How Augusta deputies helped catch a Wichita triple-homicide suspect so quickly

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of heavy t-storms, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Buhler Girls Golf Team Takes 2nd at Home Invitational - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com) — Augusta High School's girls golf team dominated the Buhler Invitational, winning the team title with a strong 306 and showcasing standout golfer Kaylee Cox, who tied for second individually with a 72. Local fans can see how Augusta stacked up against regional programs like Buhler, McPherson, Hesston, and others at the Hesston Golf Course.
   

• Victims in Wichita shooting identified as suspect's mother, father, sister (ksn.com) — A Wichita triple-homicide suspect was tracked by police and arrested in Augusta the same day as the killings, after license plate readers and a Butler County deputy helped locate his vehicle. Authorities say the victims were the suspect's parents and sister, and the case is being forwarded to the Sedgwick County district attorney while detectives continue seeking tips.
   

📸 Around Augusta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Library Card Sign-Up Month →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Preschool Storytime →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  11:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Spice Club →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  9:00 am
• Book Buddies at the Park →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  10:00 am
• Teen: Lego Challenge →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  3:30 pm
• Girls Cross Country: Berean Academy Invitational (Level 2)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: Berean Academy Invitational (Level 2)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  4:00 pm
• Girls Cross Country: Berean Academy Invitational (Varsity)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: Berean Academy Invitational (Varsity)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  4:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Library Closed for the Homecoming Parade →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Banned Books Week →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Billings Ovulation Method Introductory Session →
  St. James Catholic Church, 1012 E Belmont Ave, Augusta
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Augusta. Apply here.
• Mission Health Communities posted a job opening for Housekeeping in El Dorado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Dorado

• Kansas Pastor Running For U.S. Senate: 'Wasn't Jesus Woke?' (blackstarnews.com)
• This decades-old kinetic sculpture has become a Crossroads icon (kansascitymag.com)

Derby

• Unique health advice shared at Wellness Expo (derbyinformer.com)
• Carol Ann Morrison (blogspot.com)

Ok Augusta! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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