🌱 What changes could Independence see under its new police chief?

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In today's newsletter:

• What changes could Independence see under its new police chief?
• Why did Independence's Cool Crest suddenly shut its doors last week?
• Grand jury details emerge in killing tied to an Independence home

Also on today's calendar: Grain Valley at Truman and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and breezy at times, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Independence names former Maj. Ed Turner as new IPD chief of police (kshb.com) — Independence has selected former department major and current Grain Valley chief Ed Turner to lead the Independence Police Department starting Oct. 26, following a year with an interim chief. Turner returns after 25 years of prior service in Independence and will inherit a department facing lawsuits and criticism over its pursuit policy, making this a significant leadership change for local public safety.
   

• Cool Crest employees walk out after missing multiple paychecks (kshb.com) — Employees at Cool Crest Family Fun Center in Independence walked off the job after missing multiple paychecks, forcing a temporary closure that affects local workers and families who visit the venue. Staff say checks have been late much of the year, and some are considering legal action, while the Florida-based owner has not responded and no formal complaints have yet reached Missouri's labor department.
   

• Grand jury charges Sugar Creek man for killing business partner, hiding body in concrete (fox4kc.com) — A Jackson County grand jury has indicted Sugar Creek resident William Morrison on murder and armed criminal action charges in the death of Independence businessman Johnathon Brown, whose body was found in concrete at an Independence home. Independence police traced Brown's disappearance through surveillance and phone records, leading to the property search, discovery of his body, and allegations that Morrison tried to have evidence destroyed.
   

📸 Around Independence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Independence

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Adult Ballet →
  ICE STUDIOS (Inside APEX Sports Hub), 19310 E 50th Terrace, Suite L & N, Independence
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Grain Valley at Truman →
  3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
  1:30 pm
• Grain Valley Eagles Volleyball at Truman →
  Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
  6:30 pm
• Truman vs Grain Valley →
  Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
  6:30 pm
• Critical Hits Music Bingo →
  Nirvana Coffee & Games, 10707 East Winner Road, Independence
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Worship Night Fundraiser! →
  The Gathering Baptist Church, 4505 S Noland Road, Independence
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• PERSPECTIVES: LOU GRANDE →
  Lavender Studios KC, 12307 East 47th St S, Independence
  2:00 pm
• PERSPECTIVES: LOU GRANDE AND ADRIANA NIKOLE →
  Lavender Studios KC, 12307 East 47th St S, Independence
  2:00 pm
• Paint Your Pumpkin Social →
  Waterfall Park Pavilion, 4501 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence
  3:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Oak Park at Truman →
  3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
  12:00 pm
• Smithville at Truman →
  3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
  12:00 pm
• Truman vs Oak Park →
  Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Bobi sue, a cat who went missing in Kansas City, MO, has been safely reunited with their family after 18 minutes. Message from Owner: "My cat was… (Nextdoor Noland Rd off I-70)
• Missing kitty from 44th terr south.
  Sugar is her name, and she has a broken back leg from a car hitting her a few years back. Please contact 8165360767 if you see her! (Nextdoor Tomasha Village)

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Independence. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1436) in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blue Springs

• The Holiday Playbook: 47 Battle-Tested Tips for Jewelers (instoremag.com)

Kansas City

• Hunt Capital Partners Closes Financing to Rehabilitate Two Four-Story 1923 Buildings into a 55-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Kansas City, Missouri (natlawreview.com)
• Mahomes surpasses Montana on all-time touchdowns list in win over Dolphins (kctv5.com)
• Missouri drivers have until September 30 to file for fuel tax refunds: Do you qualify? (fox4kc.com)

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-- 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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