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🌱 Parkville man charged in fatal high-speed crash near Highway 45

Parkville, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Parkville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Parkville man charged in fatal high-speed crash near Highway 45
  • Discover why World Cup visitors are being steered toward Parkville’s riverfront

Also on today's calendar: Learn to Crochet in Kansas City! — The Emerald Ewe and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teen charged after crash (plattecountycitizen.com) — A Parkville man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after an alleged high-speed, alcohol-related crash on Highway 45 near Farley that killed Park Hill High School senior Tessa Walker. Prosecutors say 18-year-old Om Patel was driving over 100 mph with four passengers when the car rolled and caught fire. He faces up to four years in prison if convicted.
   

• Going to Kansas City: What to do in the Northland (kcsoccerjournal.com) — Visitors crossing into the Northland for World Cup festivities are encouraged to explore Parkville’s riverfront English Landing Park and its walkable historic downtown packed with shops, mini-golf, and cafés. The guide also spotlights Parkville Nature Sanctuary’s wooded trails and waterfall as a quiet escape from stadium crowds. It rounds up additional dining, entertainment, and outdoor options across nearby Northland communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Gladstone

  • Weekend Fun with 41 events June 11–14 in Kansas City (kshb.com)
  • Want to get in on the World Cup in Kansas City for free? 9 watch parties to try (kansascity.com)

North Kansas City

  • Homicide investigation opened after woman found dead at north Kansas City residence (kansascity.com)
  • World Cup bus line to bring international fans and opportunity to North KC businesses (kshb.com)
  • River Cities Express shuttle will help connect fans along Missouri River corridor to FIFA Fan Festival (kshb.com)

Ok Parkville! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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