🌱 Can Augusta’s boys XC squad deliver on its top billing?

Greetings Augusta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Augusta's boys XC squad deliver on its top billing?
• Why a capital murder suspect's capture happened just south of Augusta

Also on today's calendar: Banned Books Week and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
• Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Entries Breakdown: Berean Academy XC Invitational (milesplit.com) — Augusta High School's boys cross-country team is projected to win the Berean Academy Invitational, with strong depth across its top five runners. Senior standout Hayden Babbitt is seeded second individually with an impressive 5K personal record, giving Augusta fans plenty to watch as regional competition heats up.
   

• DA: Capital murder for Kan. man in death of his dad, mom and sister (hayspost.com) — A Wichita man accused of killing three family members was arrested after Butler County deputies, aided by Kansas Highway Patrol air support, stopped his vehicle just south of Augusta. Prosecutors have charged him with capital murder and explained the severe penalties that could follow, while emphasizing that he remains presumed innocent as the case moves through Sedgwick County District Court.
   

📸 Around Augusta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Library Closed for the Homecoming Parade →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Homecoming Parade
  Garfield Elem Augusta, KS 67010
• Football: Rose Hill vs Augusta (Varsity)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Banned Books Week →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• Boys Soccer: Augusta vs Circle (Varsity)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  6:00 pm
• Football: Augusta vs Rose Hill (Junior Varsity)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  6:00 pm
• Billings Ovulation Method Introductory Session →
  St. James Catholic Church, 1012 E Belmont Ave, Augusta
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Banned Books Week →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  9:00 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  11:00 am
• TASK: Lego Club →
  1609 State Street, Augusta
  3:30 pm
• Volleyball: JV / V Triangular Augusta / McPherson / Wichita Collegiate (Junior Varsity)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  5:00 pm
• Boys Soccer: Augusta vs Independence (JV)
  Augusta USD 402 Public Schools Augusta, KS 67010
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Midwest Health, Inc. posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Augusta. Apply here.
• VSE Corporation posted a job opening for Product Line Leader in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Ranking the top 10 Wichita high school girls golfers, plus 40 more to watch (kansas.com)
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El Dorado

• Ethan Wade Dickerson, 26 (hayspost.com)
• The ReUse It Center Announces Benevolent Distributions for September 2026 - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com)

Derby

• Fall fun, festivities return to High Park (derbyinformer.com)
• Sports Report: Sept. 30, 2026 (derbyinformer.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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