🌱 KCK woman charged after deadly South 8th Street shooting.

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In today's newsletter:

• KCK woman charged after deadly South 8th Street shooting.
• When can you see Intimate Apparel at Union Station’s City Stage?
• How much did World Cup fans really spend around Kansas City?

Today's riddle: How do you stop your bagel from running away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Clouding up; not as warm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
• Thursday: Afternoon showers, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Woman, 34, charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal shooting in Kansas City, Kansas (kshb.com) — A man was found dead Friday evening at a home on South 8th Street in Kansas City and a 34-year-old woman is now charged with second-degree murder and held on $250,000 bond. Police are urging anyone with information to contact KCKPD or share anonymous tips through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers, which may offer cash rewards.
   

2. INTIMATE APPAREL to Open at Kansas City Actors Theatre's Season 22 (broadwayworld.com) — Kansas City theatre fans can catch Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel at Kansas City Actors Theatre starting August 5 at Union Station’s City Stage, with tickets from $10. The production features a largely local cast and pay‑what‑you‑can preview nights, giving Kansas City audiences affordable access to a critically acclaimed play.
   

3. World Cup crowds gave Kansas City businesses a spending boost, new data claims (kmbc.com) — World Cup quarterfinal crowds at Arrowhead Stadium helped boost in-person spending across the Kansas City metro by just over 2%, especially at bars and restaurants. New Bank of America data shows Kansas City landed mid-pack among U.S. host cities, with thousands of visitors drawn by a high-profile match featuring Lionel Messi and Argentina.
   

4. Davids Secures $34 Million Federal Investment to Grow Kansas City's Biomanufacturing Industry, Create Good-Paying Jobs (house.gov) — A new $33.5 million federal grant will fuel the Kansas City BioSecure Manufacturing Tech Hub, aiming to grow biomanufacturing jobs and strengthen medical supply chains across the Kansas City region. Led by BioNexus KC and backed by Rep. Sharice Davids, the investment is expected to attract private capital, expand biotech innovation, and build a highly skilled local workforce.
   

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Tuesday July 28

• Coffee & Connect at Main Event
  Kansas City Kansas: Chamber of Commerce 8081 NW Roanridge Rd., Kansas City, MO 64151
  8:00 am
• Workforce Partnership Ribbon Cutting
  Kansas City Kansas: Chamber of Commerce 400 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66101
  11:00 am

Wednesday July 29

• New Teachers Report
  Kansas City USD 500 Kansas City, KS 66104

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 21

• QuickBooks Fundamentals
  Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Johnson County Community College
  8:30 am
• Lights, Camera, Action! Starring Hollywood →
  Bonner Springs, KS Calendar, 201 N Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs
  10:00 am
• Board of Zoning Appeals
  City of Shawnee City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive
  7:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• Know Your Numbers and Make More Money
  Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Johnson County Community College
  9:00 am
• PrestonPlayz Premiere →
  Cinemark Merriam and XD, 5500 Antioch Dr, Merriam
  7:00 pm
• PrestonPlayz →
  Cinemark Merriam and XD, 5500 Antioch Dr, Merriam
  7:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• School Office Opens
  Pawnee Elementary School 9501 W 91st St, Overland Park, KS 66212
  7:30 am
• Mill Creek office reopens
  Mill Creek Elementary School 13951 W 79th St, Lenexa, KS 66215
  7:30 am
• City Band Concert →
  Kelly Murphy Park, 129 Elm St, Bonner Springs
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Manufacturing Employee Jobs in Kansas City. Apply here.
• Penn National Gaming - Penn Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Count Room Clerk-FT in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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