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Kansas City, Kansas Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Kansas City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 2024 KCK teen killing ended in a decade-long sentence
- How a new Chiefs stadium is reshaping downtown Bonner Springs plans
- How Kansas City groups plan to spot and rescue trafficking victims.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man sentenced for 2024 KCK fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy (fox4kc.com) — A man has been sentenced to just over 10 years in prison for the 2024 killing of a 17-year-old Kansas City resident found in a car near North 2nd Street and Quindaro Boulevard. The case involved a later police standoff near McGrew Grove and Quindaro when officers tried to serve a warrant, and the original murder charge was reduced to involuntary manslaughter. 
2. Bonner Springs residents, businesses excited for revitalization of downtown (kshb.com) — Downtown Bonner Springs is set for a major boost, with 92 new apartments, at least five new restaurants and shops, and a revamped Centennial Park featuring a splash pad and farmer’s market. City leaders say these projects, tied to Destination KCK and nearby Chiefs stadium and Mattel Theme Park plans in Wyandotte County, will upgrade utilities and draw more visitors to Kansas City’ western edge.
3. Anti-trafficking advocates compile resources to help victims ahead of the World Cup in Kansas City (kmbc.com) — With Kansas City preparing to host World Cup matches, local nonprofit ReHope and law enforcement are ramping up efforts to spot and support human trafficking victims. Advocates are training people to recognize warning signs and assembling “blue bag” kits with essentials and safe housing connections to help survivors quickly exit dangerous situations during the influx of visitors.
4. Kansas City police say it will be 'all hands on deck' for the World Cup (kmbc.com) — As Kansas City nears its first World Cup match, police say it will be “all hands on deck,” with nearly 1,200 officers on duty and extra regional and federal support. KCPD leaders told South Kansas City Alliance members they’ll maintain normal neighborhood coverage while flooding match days and fan events with visible patrols to keep residents and visitors safe.
5. Police: Missing Kansas City man may need medical attention (kmbc.com) — Kansas City police are asking for help finding 25-year-old Francisco Maya, who family members say was last seen Monday afternoon near 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Kansas City. Relatives fear for his well-being, and officers say he may need medical attention, urging anyone who spots him to immediately call 911 or the KCPD Missing Persons Unit.
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WCN Coffee & Connect with Bonner Springs Edwardsville Chamber
Ridgeview Centre, 13100 Kansas Ave., Bonner Springs
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Alfred Fairfax Academy Graduation
Kansas City USD 500 F. L. Schlagle High School, 2214 N 59 St, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA
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MS 6th Grade Vocal Music Night
Academie Lafayette - Armour Armour - 201 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Conseil d'Ecole
Academie Lafayette - Armour 201 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
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500 Reach Graduation
Kansas City USD 500 F. L. Schlagle High School, 2214 N 59 St, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homeschoolers Art Class (Ages 7-14) →
De Soto, KS Calendar, 32905 W. 84th St, De Soto
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2026 Retirement Celebration
Argentine Middle Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Central Office & Training Center, 2010 N 59 St, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA
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Choir Varitey Show
Summit Trail Middle School Olathe, KS 66061
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BSHS Graduation
Bonner Springs , KS 66012
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Repost: Hello, we lost our dog Bleu this morning around 8am.
He is a 1yr neutered male yorkie. He is around 10lbs. He is microchipped and registered. His hair was in a bun but may have fallen out. He got out… (Nextdoor Spring Valley) - I lost my sweet green cheek conure Saturday am at N 64th and Leavenworth.
She answers to Hazel and is a very sweet girl. She is only 1 year and I know she must be so scared. If you see her please call or text 904-258-6513. (Nextdoor Sunset)
- UPS US posted a job opening for PT Car Wash Supervisor in Kansas City. Apply here.
- Urban Outfitters posted a job opening for URBN Inventory Control/Quality Audit Clerk (Nights) 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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