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Greetings Kansas City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are River Market parking tickets driving beloved Kansas City spots to move?
  • What charges follow more than 30 fires at an east Kansas City complex?
  • Family's van stolen while their infant receives care at Children's Mercy

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 do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds, then sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. River Market parking tickets force local businesses to pivot (fox4kc.com) — Parking crackdowns in Kansas City's River Market are pushing longtime spots like Kansas City Taco Company and The Blue Line Hockey Bar to rethink leases and cut daytime hours. With more than 3,300 citations this fiscal year, owners say customers and staff are bearing the brunt, even as the city defends enforcement on public right-of-way.
   

2. Kansas City man charged with arson after more than 30 fires at vacant apartment complex in east KCMO (kshb.com) — Neighbors near the vacant Olive Park Village apartments in Kansas City are breathing easier after a man was charged with burglary and arson following more than 30 fires at the complex. Prosecutors, police, and fire officials say drone surveillance helped locate the suspect, and residents hope the arrest leads to safer nights and eventual cleanup of the blighted property.
   

3. Kansas family's van stolen from Ronald McDonald House while infant receives treatment (fox4kc.com) — A Kansas family staying in Kansas City for their infant's treatment at Children's Mercy had their van stolen near the hospital, adding stress to months of medical challenges. The vehicle was later recovered with damage, but they still face costly repairs and ongoing four-hour trips back and forth for surgeries and follow-up care.
   

4. Royals salvage game with D-backs thanks to Junior's blast (kshb.com) — Kansas City Royals fans saw Bobby Witt Jr. crush a three-run homer to secure a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium, avoiding a sweep. The game included a rain delay and strong pitching from Daniel Lynch, and now the Royals head to Boston after Thursday's off day.
   

5. 25 years after 9/11, Kansas City family honors memory and heroism of Denease Conley at World Trade Center (kshb.com) — A Kansas City family is honoring the bravery of Denease Conley, a hometown native who died helping others during the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center. Relatives share vivid memories of her humor, selflessness, and lasting influence on younger generations, keeping her spirit alive 25 years later.
   

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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