Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Stolen truck, unsolved shooting: KC Crime Stoppers renews push for tips in 2016 homicide (kctv5.com) — Kansas City officials are renewing a call for tips in the unsolved 2016 killing of Joshua Allen Bush, whose body was found in nearby Kansas City, Kansas, and whose truck was stolen. Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with information to contact the anonymous TIPS Hotline, with a reward of up to $5,000 for details leading to an arrest.
• Grammy-nominated producer hosts back-to-school event for Kansas City students (kctv5.com) — Kansas City families gathered at The District today for a back-to-school bash featuring games, food, and local vendors aimed at easing students into the new year. Led by Kansas City native and Grammy-nominated producer Jo Blaq Macklin, the nonprofit event highlighted small businesses and young entrepreneurs, encouraging kids to see themselves as future community leaders and creators.
• Gower Pursuit ends in explosion; death (myqcountry.com) — Regional authorities are investigating after a man in Gower died when an explosion went off inside his vehicle during a police pursuit, scattering shrapnel but sparing officers. The Kansas City bomb squad was called in to clear the scene and found additional explosives, underscoring the serious safety risks involved in the incident.
Sunday Worship Services Independence Chamber-Commerce 17902 North Whitney Road, Independence, MO 64058 9:45 am
Monday August 24
First Day of School Russell Jones Ed Center Kansas City, MO 64151
FOHS Freshman Orientation Fort Osage R-i Independence, MO 64058 7:30 am
Back to School Night Early Childhood Center Independence, MO 64058 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Delta Dental poll: More kids are heading to bed early for the Tooth Fairy —Hauser Group Read on Patch
This super sweet girl was in the middle of the road on Hillcrest and 98th Street. She ran in front of my car so I picked her up before she could get hit. Does anyone know where she lives? I'd like to take her home? (Nextdoor Hillcrest Road)
Hello! I've been on the watch for moths and butterflies, I've got milkweed, marigolds and moonflowers mainly but I need to see more! Any suggestions on… (Nextdoor Fairlane)
Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation - 1st Shift in Kansas City. Apply here.
Loews Hotel & Resorts posted a job opening for Linen Room Attendant (Part Time) in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Kansas City
Nonprofit shows the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, provides safety tips (fox4kc.com)
Weather alert announced for strong thunderstorms in Clay and Jackson counties Saturday morning (kansascity.com)
Raytown
Lee's Summit police chases lead to four arrests, chases as far as Raytown (kansascity.com)
Jamesport man ordered held after alleged probation rule violation (kttn.com)
MO: Why a proposed Jackson County transit tax likely won't reach voters this fall (masstransitmag.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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