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Morning Kansas City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the deadly shootout at an East 63rd Street QuikTrip?
  • Why store-bought ladybugs may not save your Kansas City garden
  • Why top college magazines are headed to Kansas City this November

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 101, low: 82.
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 102 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One dead, two injured after shootout in Kansas City QuikTrip parking lot (kctv5.com subscription) — Kansas City police are investigating a Sunday shootout in a QuikTrip parking lot on East 63rd Street that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers arrived to find Raytown police already giving first aid to victims in the strip mall area. Detectives say several people who knew each other argued before exchanging gunfire, and all involved vehicles fled before officers arrived.
   

• Lady Beetles and Aphids: Why Releases Often Fall Short (morningagclips.com) — Kansas City gardeners get practical advice from MU Extension on why store-bought lady beetles often fail to control aphids in local yards. Instead of relying on releases, residents are urged to support naturally occurring lady beetles by planting nectar-rich flowers, tolerating low aphid levels early, and avoiding broad-spectrum insecticides that kill beneficial insects.
   

• AXIS And Miambiance Selected Pacemaker Finalists (mdcthereporter.com) — Kansas City will host the Associated College Press awards ceremony this November, where Miami Dade College's AXIS and Miambiance magazines are finalists for prestigious Pacemaker honors. The student-run publications earned recognition for themed issues exploring topics like madness, heritage, grief, and self-reflection. Winners will be announced during the Fall National College Media Convention on November 7.
   

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    Monday August 31
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    • Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Champ, a dog who went missing in Kansas City, MO, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 33 minutes. Message from Owner: "Help us… (Nextdoor Coleman Highlands)
  • I am 7 months out from having cancer removed.
    My surgery went well. I felt cared for during my treatment. (Nextdoor N College Ave)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for PT store cleaner in Kansas City. Apply here.
  • Essig Family McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Prospect Ave, KC, MO in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Kansas City

  • St. Pius X grounds Hawklets, Blue Springs roars in Missouri high school football (kansascity.com)

Raytown

  • 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at Raytown QuikTrip (fox4kc.com)
  • Big Changes Are Coming to MeTV With a New Schedule, With Gilligan's Island & Others Coming Back (cordcuttersnews.com)

Independence

  • This No Frills Missouri BBQ Shack Is A Must-Visit For Anyone Who Loves Authentic Barbecue (takingthekids.com)
  • 10 Foods Pioneers Cooked And Ate On The Oregon Trail (tastingtable.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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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