🌱 Patch AM: How a Kirkwood roofer spotted an AI-cloned copycat website

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Kirkwood roofer spotted an AI-cloned copycat website

Also on today's calendar: Little's Loft Brunch Benefiting Angels' Arms and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AI used to clone St. Louis County roofing company's website (firstalert4.com) — A long-established Kirkwood roofing company says an AI-generated copycat website lifted its testimonials and credentials to lure roofing leads, prompting the host to take the site down. Cybersecurity experts warn that AI tools can easily clone business sites, and residents are urged to verify contractors with the BBB and state records before sharing personal information or booking work.
   

📸 Around Kirkwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkwood

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Thursday August 27
• KHS Activities Fair- Denver Miller
  Kirkwood High School Saint Louis, MO 63122
  5:45 pm
• Pep Rally: Dave Holley Gym
  Kirkwood High School Saint Louis, MO 63122
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Away Football vs. Ritenour @ 6pm
  Kirkwood High School Saint Louis, MO 63122
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Little's Loft Brunch Benefiting Angels' Arms →
  Little's Loft Play Cafe, 117 W Argonne Dr, Kirkwood
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Yoga Flow →
  Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131
  9:00 am
• First Days for Students at CCL
  Center for Creative Learning Rockwood School District, (CCL), 26
  9:33 am
• Board of Aldermen Retreat →
  Town and Country, MO Calendar, 14323 S. Outer Forty, St. Louis
  12:00 pm
• SOD PM - Kayla →
  City of Des Peres Calendar Des Peres, MO 63131
  1:00 pm
• Audit and Finance Committee Meeting →
  City of Des Peres Calendar, City Hall 12325 Manchester Road, Des Peres
  4:30 pm
• CANCELED - Audit and Finance Committee Meeting →
  City of Des Peres Calendar, City Hall 12325 Manchester Road, Des Peres
  4:30 pm
• Public Safety Committee →
  Brentwood Calendar, 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd City Hall Council Chambers, Brentwood
  5:30 pm
• MHS - Open House
  Marquette Sr. High Chesterfield, MO 63017
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Ronald Edward 'Ron' Richardson (wbbjtv.com)

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• Gerard Craft on staying inspired, taking risks, and what's next for Niche Food Group (laduenews.com)
• Two SLPS high schools recognized among Missouri's best in new rankings (stlamerican.com)

Ok Kirkwood! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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