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Hello again Kansas City! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Kansas City teen's dream is becoming a barber scholarship
  • Clay County sex offender gets 10-year sentence for failing to register.
  • How Kansas City pulled off a dramatic five-set volleyball comeback.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'The World Is Yours': Family shapes barber scholarship in son's memory (kctv5.com) — A Kansas City family and the Youth & Peace Justice Foundation are launching a matching-donation drive to fund a new barber scholarship in memory of 17-year-old Santino Israel Gonzalez, killed in February. The S.I.G. Legacy-Barber Scholarship aims to help a Kansas City youth attend barber school this holiday season, with support from local barbershops, businesses, and residents. Organizers hope this first award will grow into a lasting memorial program and community resource.
   

2. Man sentenced to 10 years in Clay County after failing to register as sex offender (fox4kc.com) — A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Clay County after failing to follow Missouri's sex offender registry rules while living in the Kansas City area. Authorities say he didn't report a new address or vehicle, allowing him to avoid required monitoring tied to a prior assault conviction involving a minor.
   

3. Kansas City edges Bison in five sets (inforum.com) — A tight Summit League volleyball match at Swinney Center in Kansas City saw the home team rally past the visiting Bison in five sets, 25-22, 21-25, 20-25, 25-22, 17-15. Local fans get a snapshot of standout performances, including a 19-kill effort from NDSU's Zoe John, as conference play continues.
   

4. Retired Kansas City police officer celebrates 100th birthday with surprise celebration (kctv5.com) — A retired Kansas City police officer just marked his 100th birthday with a surprise celebration surrounded by family, friends, and former colleagues. The longtime KCPD traffic officer was honored by a former chief and praised by his daughter, who shared how service and longevity run in their family. The gathering doubled as a reminder to neighbors to cherish every birthday milestone.
   

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  • Olsson posted a job opening for Group Leader Vertical Telecom in Kansas City. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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