🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after deadly Labor Day shooting in south KC

Good day Kansas City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Police seek tips after deadly Labor Day shooting in south KC
• Will 'Square Saturday' help vendors recover after storm-hit SantaCaliGon Days?

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual Atha Lecture: Art, Nature, and Well-being in Museums Today and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kansas City South Side Gunfire Kills Victim On Labor Day 2026 (tonyskansascity.com) — A man died after being shot Monday afternoon outside an apartment building in the 8000 block of East 88th Terrace in south Kansas City and police have detained a subject of interest. Detectives are investigating the homicide and urge anyone with information to call KCPD's homicide unit or the anonymous TIPS Hotline, which offers up to a $25,000 reward.
   

• Jackson County executive suggests 'Square Saturday' event to make up for canceled SantaCaliGon Day (fox4kc.com subscription) — Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, based in Kansas City, is proposing a free "Square Saturday" event in Independence to help SantaCaliGon Days vendors recoup losses after storms damaged the festival and forced early closure across the Kansas City metro. Local vendors are reporting major setbacks, and county and Independence leaders are exploring ways to give them another sales day this fall.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kansas City

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Of A Feather →
  Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester Ave, Kansas City
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• 44th Annual Atha Lecture: Art, Nature, and Well-being in Museums Today →
  The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, KCMO
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Tiny Explorers Stroller Adventures →
  The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64111
  10:30 am
• Insane Clown Posse →
  The Truman, 601 E Truman Rd, KCMO
  7:00 pm
• Broadway Rave →
  Uptown Theater KC, 3700 Broadway Blvd, KCMO
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Dave Coleman Memorial Kansas City Take Kids Fishing Day →
  Kansas City MO
• National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY →
  Kansas City MO
• Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City →
  Kansas City MO
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
  Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W 47th St, KCMO
  6:30 pm
• Kamelot →
  The Truman, 601 E Truman Rd, KCMO
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W 47th St, KCMO
  8:45 pm
Sunday September 13
• Sip & Create : Fall Cake →
  Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St, Weston
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The sunflowers were beautiful and shining today!
  It's the simple things in life that can bring a smile to your face. The best part, it was free! (Nextdoor Volker)
• #Reunited
  Hello I lost my dog he has a blue collar and he's a really friendly between Blue Ridge Cutoff and 39th Street KCMO at approximately 6:30PM his name… (Nextdoor Ditzler Ave)

• Cox Communications, Inc. posted a job opening for Entry Level Forklift Operator I (Manheim) in Kansas City. Apply here.
• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Materials Control Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gladstone

• Eat This Now: Combination beef phở at Phở Tươi (thepitchkc.com)

Raytown

• Raytown residents spend Labor Day recovering from Sunday evening storm (fox4kc.com)
• September 6, 2026 You Can Change and Still Be You (blogspot.com)
• Sunday evening storms leave damage throughout Kansas City metro (fox4kc.com)

Ok Kansas City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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