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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Overland Park homeowners pay in city property taxes?
  • How losing the free KCI–Overland Park shuttle could affect your trips
  • How a local pond search and Overland Park divers revived a cold case

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

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Overland Park passes budget with slightly raised mill levy — What it means for your tax bill (johnsoncountypost.com) — Overland Park has approved its 2027 city budget, slightly raising the mill levy and meaning most homeowners will see a higher city portion of their property tax bill. For an average Overland Park home, the city tax is projected around $931, still among the lowest municipal rates in Kansas but up from last year as property values continue to climb.
   

• Free KCI shuttle service ending amid rising fuel and maintenance costs (kshb.com) — A free shuttle linking Kansas City International Airport with Johnson County, including a key stop at the Overland Park Convention Center, will end service on Sept. 20 as one-time funding runs out. County officials cite higher fuel and maintenance costs but are studying the pilot's impact, leaving open the possibility of reviving the route if commissioners see enough benefit.
   

• Sonar, aerial maps and a kayak — How volunteer divers cracked a decade-old Leawood missing person case (johnsoncountypost.com) — Volunteer searchers recently helped crack a decade-old Leawood missing person case by locating a submerged car in a neighborhood retention pond, where skeletal remains were found. The vehicle was recovered with assistance from an Overland Park Police dive team, highlighting how local volunteers and neighboring departments quietly collaborate to bring long-awaited answers to area families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In a galaxy far, far away, a star suddenly explodes into a massive supernova, releasing a burst of brilliant light thousands of times its original brightness (see arrow).
    The galaxy is known as NGC 7331 and on September 1st astronomers witnessed the birth of this amazing cosmic phenomenon. The galaxy is 44 million… (Nextdoor St Andrews Place)
  • Meet Scrappy, an adorable young Schnauzer/Terrier mix with long legs, a soft scruffy coat and a face full of charm.
    Scrappy is at the perfect age to begin learning all about life as a family dog. He is looking for an adopter prepared for house training, basic… (Nextdoor Strang Line)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Overland Park. Apply here.
  • Tutera Senior Living & Health Care posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leawood

  • Ethel L. Wilson, 85 (thejournal-news.net)
  • Optiv moves headquarters to Kansas, vacating downtown Denver office (9news.com)
  • Where do Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce live? Ohio home linked to couple (sacbee.com)

Olathe

  • Chiefs create Hunt family-led venture to oversee development around new Olathe facility (johnsoncountypost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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