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Hi there, Kansas City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Kansas Citians get to vote on Royals stadium funding?
  • How today's orange air alert could affect your plans
  • Investigators question handling of Katie Garcia's death in Kansas City

Also on today's calendar: Job News Kansas City Job Fair | Multi-Industry Hiring Event and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot with blazing sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Blazing sunshine and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 80.
  • Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 99 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Petition pushes for public vote on Royals Stadium funding (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City workers and Missouri Workers Power are pushing to require a public vote next April on using city funds for the proposed downtown Royals stadium and future large venues. City leaders, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, say the project is still moving forward, with $600 million in local funding already approved and debate continuing over who should ultimately decide.
   

2. Orange air quality alert issued for 2nd straight day in Kansas City area (kshb.com) — An orange air quality alert is in effect for the Kansas City area on Wednesday, marking the second straight day of elevated ground-level ozone concerns. Residents, especially children and people with heart or asthma conditions, are urged to limit activities like refueling running vehicles or using gas-powered mowers to help reduce pollution and protect their health.
   

3. Investigator calls Katie Garcia death investigation 'beyond belief,' raises questions (fox4kc.com) — A veteran investigator is sharply questioning how the death of 42-year-old Kansas City resident Katie Garcia has been handled after she was found badly injured and partially unclothed outside her home and later died. While police say there were no immediate signs of foul play, a paramedic report described the scene as suspicious, and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact KCPD or the TIPS Hotline.
   

4. Royals' Quatraro ejected after unusual ruling gets overturned by umpires (kctv5.com) — Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected at Kauffman Stadium after umpires reversed a balk call that would have scored a key late run against the Miami Marlins. The overturned call stalled a potential Royals comeback, leaving Kansas City to settle for a 6-3 loss despite a ninth-inning homer and rally attempt.
   

5. Do You Know This House? (northeastnews.net) — Kansas City homeowners and history buffs can explore a free online archive of 1940 Jackson County tax assessment photos through the Kansas City Public Library, including many Historic Northeast properties. Residents are encouraged to help identify unlabeled houses and buildings, potentially uncovering vintage images of their own homes and adding them to a growing, searchable digital time capsule.
   

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    Wednesday September 2
  • LHS Senior Class Photo
    Liberty High Fieldhouse
    7:45 am
  • SantaCaliGon Days Festival →
    Independence Chamber-Commerce Historic Independence Square
    10:00 am
    • Thursday September 3
  • Jostens Sophomore Class Ring Premier
    Park Hill South High Auditorium
    4:10 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • First Friday Playgroups
    Fort Osage R-i Woodland Early Childhood Center, 1419 N Whitney Rd, Independence, MO 64058, USA
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Homeowner called me about a chimney that was drafting cold air back into the house.
    Straightforward. I arrived. Assessed it. Damper stuck open and a seal that had dried out. Standard job. While I was working the homeowner's grandson… (Nextdoor East Swope Highlands North)
  • WE FOUND TONKA!!!
    Such deep gratitude for everyone's support. I am so grateful. He's a little banged up and going to need surgery on his femur and wrist, but I'm just… (Nextdoor Waldo)
  • Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium posted a job opening for Guest Services Team Member (Seasonal) / Miembro Del Equipo De Servicios Al Huesped (Estacional) in Kansas City. Apply here.
  • Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Fitness Floor Attendant (substitute) 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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