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Good morning Kansas City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Westport's new stormwater system change your next big storm?
  • How rising gas prices are straining Kansas City's Meals on Wheels routes
  • Why are Blue Parkway Sun Fresh shelves still nearly bare?

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westport homeowner recalls Cadillac bobbing in floodwater as project finishes early (kctv5.com) — Westport neighbors in Kansas City can expect long-standing flooding problems to ease sooner than planned, with KC Water now expecting the $30 million stormwater project to wrap up by mid-November. Massive underground storage beneath the Sun Fresh lot and Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park is already preventing flood events that once trapped cars and sent water into nearby homes, offering real relief to residents and businesses.
   

2. Rising gas prices impacting Kansas City Meals on Wheels program and volunteers (fox4kc.com) — Rising gas prices are squeezing KC Shepherd's Center's Meals on Wheels program in Kansas City, forcing the nonprofit to fundraise more while trying to keep volunteer routes efficient. Volunteers say they're adjusting schedules but remain committed to serving 650 local clients who often rely on these visits for both food and human connection.
   

3. Blue Parkway Sun Fresh shelves sit nearly empty for months; shoppers demand answers from owner (kshb.com) — Shoppers near Blue Parkway in Kansas City say their neighborhood Sun Fresh has had mostly empty shelves for months, forcing many to drive far outside the community for basic groceries. With the nonprofit owner silent and City Hall stressing it has no control, residents worry about losing a vital store in a largely Black neighborhood and are demanding answers and action.
   

4. The Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale presents: A Christmas Carol (visitkc.com) — Kansas City music lovers can catch the Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale performing a richly orchestrated, story-driven version of A Christmas Carol on December 4 at Country Club United Methodist Church. The evening blends dramatic narration by actor Matt Schwader with lush choral arrangements of familiar carols in a concert-length holiday experience near the Plaza.
   

5. Suspect in custody after woman fatally shot Wednesday night in Kansas City, police say (kctv5.com) — Kansas City police are investigating a deadly shooting after a woman was found fatally wounded in a car Wednesday night on East 73rd Street. A potential suspect was detained at the scene, and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the homicide unit or Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers as they piece together what led to the gunfire.
   

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    Saturday October 3
  • Oktoberfest →
    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Be mindful everyone !
    These people are going down spring valley trying car doors ! Black small car , 2 ppl One is with a headlight on and one is driving the car ! (Nextdoor Ruskin Hills)
  • One of my Giant Swallowtails eclosed recently!
    I watched him nectaring on the mexican sunflowers for over an hour today. He stayed long after I left to finish my gardening chores. (Nextdoor Mayfair)
  • Ryder posted a job opening for Inventory Clerk Warehouse in Kansas City. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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