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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:

  • Where will Kansas City travelers soon fly nonstop with Southwest?
  • How the Chiefs' hot start is filling Kansas City barstools
  • What's new at Kansas City's legendary West Bottoms haunted houses?

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southwest Airlines to offer nonstop service between Kansas City, San Juan (kshb.com) — Kansas City flyers will gain a new nonstop option next summer, as Southwest launches weekly Saturday service between Kansas City International Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting June 2027. City and aviation leaders say the route expands vacation choices for locals while making it easier for Puerto Rican residents and visitors to connect with Kansas City.
   

2. Chiefs' hot start boosts business at KC-area bars and restaurants (kctv5.com) — Kansas City bars and restaurants say the Chiefs' strong start is filling seats and boosting profits, from longtime spots like The Peanut to Chappell's in North Kansas City. Managers credit Patrick Mahomes and the team's success with drawing both locals and out-of-town fans seeking a lively game-day atmosphere, and they expect business to stay strong as long as the playoff hunt continues.
   

3. Scare-seekers arrive at Kansas City's iconic West Bottoms haunted attractions (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City's famed West Bottoms haunted houses, The Edge of Hell and The Beast, are now open for the season and drawing visitors from across the country. Local fans say the theatrical scares and long-running tradition make these attractions a must-do Halloween outing, with nights running through Oct. 31 and additional Macabre Cinema pop-up experiences planned.
   

4. Sporting KC needed a spark; André Luiz is providing it (fox4kc.com) — Sporting Kansas City supporters have a new bright spot as winger André Luiz delivers five goals and an assist in his first six appearances. His early form, including multiple Team of the Matchday honors, suggests the club's record investment could become a long-term attacking cornerstone during a challenging season for Kansas City's MLS side.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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