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π± Sugar Creek man charged after business partner found buried in concrete
Also, don't miss KC Wedding Guild presents: A Murder Mystery - "Til Death Do Us Part " on the Sugar Creek Patch calendar

Hey there, Sugar Creek! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Sugar Creek man charged after business partner found buried in concrete
Also on today's calendar: KC Wedding Guild presents: A Murder Mystery - "Til Death Do Us Part".
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
- Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kansas City Crime Scene: Court Cases, Chases & Canvassing (tonyskansascity.com) — A Jackson County grand jury has charged a 62-year-old Sugar Creek man in connection with his business partner's killing and burial in concrete at an Independence home, a case local readers may see develop quickly. The roundup also highlights several other recent metro-area crimes, lawsuits, and ongoing investigations affecting nearby communities.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sugar Creek
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★ Featured events ★
- KC Wedding Guild presents: A Murder Mystery - "Til Death Do Us Part " →
Sugar Hollow Crossing, 3029 North River Boulevard, Sugar Creek
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- First Friday Playgroups
Woodland Early Childhood Center, 1419 N Whitney Rd, Independence
10:00 am - KC Wedding Guild presents: A Murder Mystery - "Til Death Do Us Part" →
3029 North River Boulevard, Sugar Creek
11:00 am
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Reception for Sarah Steffens Missouri Teacher of the Year
Elm Grove Elementary School, 18000 E Kentucky Rd, Independence
4:00 pm - Truman at Chrisman →
1223 N Noland Rd, Independence
5:30 pm - Care Closet Open Shopping
Fort Osage R-i Independence, MO 64058
3:00 pm - Adult Ballet →
ICE STUDIOS (Inside APEX Sports Hub), 19310 E 50th Terrace, Suite L & N, Independence
7:30 pm - Grain Valley at Truman →
3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
1:30 pm - Grain Valley Eagles Volleyball at Truman →
Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
6:30 pm - Truman vs Grain Valley →
Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence
6:30 pm - Critical Hits Music Bingo →
Nirvana Coffee & Games, 10707 East Winner Road, Independence
7:00 pm - First Friday Playgroups
Woodland Early Childhood Center, 1419 N Whitney Rd, Independence
10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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🗞 Nearby News
Independence
- Independence names former Maj. Ed Turner as new IPD chief of police (kshb.com)
- Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On (kansascityonthecheap.com)
- Cool Crest closed for second week amid pay dispute with employees (kctv5.com)
Kansas City
- Hunt Capital Partners Closes Financing to Rehabilitate Two Four-Story 1923 Buildings into a 55-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Kansas City, Missouri (natlawreview.com)
Ok Sugar Creek! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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