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Good morning Kansas City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police reclassify Northland death as homicide; what investigators know now
  • Why Missouri's cyclosporiasis surge matters for Kansas City residents today
  • Royals' eight-game surge: what powered this perfect homestand?

Also on today's calendar: Hayla and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Kansas City, Missouri, police investigating man's death in the Northland as homicide (kshb.com) — Kansas City police are now treating a man's death in the Northland as a homicide after finding he'd been shot multiple times early Sunday on NW 62nd Terrace. Detectives and the medical examiner are still investigating, and residents with information can share anonymous tips through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers, which may offer cash rewards.
   

• Missouri sees another rise in cyclosporiasis cases; reaches over 2,000 (fox4kc.com subscription) — Reported from Kansas City state health data show cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 2,152 across Missouri, with hundreds more in Kansas and thousands nationwide. Officials describe how the parasite spreads, outline typical symptoms like severe diarrhea, and stress that many cases are never linked to a specific food source, underscoring the importance of prevention and awareness.
   

• Royals win Sunday shootout for eighth-straight win (kshb.com) — Kansas City Royals fans just watched their team notch an eighth-straight win, completing a perfect seven-game homestand at Kauffman Stadium with an 11–7 victory over the Tigers. Nick Loftin and John Rave homered, Kyle Isbel drove in three, and the Royals now head to Toronto riding their longest streak since May 2024.
   

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    Monday August 24
  • 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
    • Tuesday August 25
  • First Day of School K-12th Grades
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  • LHS Underclassmen Photos
    Liberty High Liberty, MO 64068
    8:15 am

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    Mac N Cheese, a cat who went missing in Kansas City, MO, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 31 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Coleman Highlands)
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🗞 Nearby News

North Kansas City

  • FOX4 Band of Angels gifts 8th grade student new violin (fox4kc.com)
  • Nonprofit shows the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, provides safety tips (fox4kc.com)
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Raytown

  • Executive Standard Sanitation Is Redefining Commercial Cleaning (usanews.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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