🌱 Patch AM: How the Royals’ stadium deal could reshape Kansas City homelessness efforts

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In today's newsletter:

• How the Royals' stadium deal could reshape Kansas City homelessness efforts
• See why the Western Auto sign is lighting up KC again

Also on today's calendar: Garden Bros Fun Factory and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Royals plan $5M investment to Kansas City's Housing Gateway Program (kctv5.com) — Kansas City's Housing Gateway Program is set to receive a $5 million boost from the Royals' new stadium agreement, pushing the homelessness initiative beyond its fundraising goal. City leaders say the money will expand housing options and case management, while the City Council moves the broader stadium lease and $55 million community benefits package toward a full vote this week.
   

• Western Auto sign relit, bringing iconic glow back to Kansas City skyline (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City's iconic Western Auto sign is glowing again after the city and the Western Auto Lofts HOA funded a major restoration under Mayor Quinton Lucas' Illuminate KC initiative. With upgraded lighting and a 10-year maintenance commitment, the beloved red neon landmark is set to remain a bright fixture over downtown businesses and neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Kansas City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kansas City

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Garden Bros Fun Factory →
  18801 East 39th St S, Independence
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Kel Perez →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 7260 NW 87th St, KCMO
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Loe Shimmy →
  The Truman, 601 E Truman Rd, KCMO
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Overland Park
  9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Hayla →
  The Truman, 601 E Truman Rd, KCMO
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Summer Sizzler- Kansas City →
  Prairiefire, 5661 W 135th St, Overland Park
  7:00 am
• Trae Crowder →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant, 7260 NW 87th St, KCMO
  6:30 pm
• Michael Jackson Night - 18+ →
  The Truman, 601 E Truman Rd, KCMO
  9:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Job News Kansas City Job Fair | Multi-Industry Hiring Event →
  Harrah's Kansas City - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Osage Trail Chromebook Checkout
  Fort Osage R-i Independence, MO 64058
  8:00 am
• Monthly Membership Luncheon
  Independence Chamber-Commerce 210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050
  11:30 am
• Buckner Back to School Bash
  Fort Osage R-i Independence, MO 64058
  5:00 pm
• Blue Hills Back to School Night
  Fort Osage R-i Independence, MO 64058
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: SHE HAS BEEN FOUND!!!
  Little booger wedged herself in the basement ceiling for a day!! Thank you all for your support! (Nextdoor Waldo)
• I may be late to the party on this, but I just learned more about the plans for Pioneer Crossing in the Northland and WOW!
  If you live in the Northland or are thinking about moving here, this is definitely something to watch. So what is Pioneer Crossing? It's a massive… (Nextdoor Platte Brooke and Platte Brooke North)

• Atrium Hospitality posted a job opening for Night Auditor (Part-Time) in Kansas City. Apply here.
• Kansas City Zoo posted a job opening for Guest Services Team Member (Seasonal) in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Kansas City

• This popular Mexican restaurant chain coming to growing area in North Kansas City (kansascity.com)
• John Kirbo - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer - Atlanta, GA (bestlawyers.com)

Gladstone

• VISION opens applications for 2027 awards and scholarships (aftermarketmatters.com)

Raytown

• August 18, 2026 The Sky Changed Without Asking Permission (blogspot.com)
• Dr. Dennis Lee Gutshall, DC (bethanyclipper.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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