Community Corner
🌱 Why Weston leaders just pulled the plug on Flock cameras.
And check out Friday Sip Trip on the Weston Patch calendar
Hello Weston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Weston leaders just pulled the plug on Flock cameras.
Also on today's calendar: Live Music - Miguel Antonio and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Saturday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Terrifying Truth About the Private Flock Cameras Tracking Your Town, and Why Residents Are Revolting (pcmag.com) — Weston's city council has just voted to remove Flock surveillance cameras after strong resident pushback, making the town a prominent example in a growing national backlash. The piece explains how Flock's license plate readers work, outlines privacy and security concerns raised by researchers and activists, and shows how communities like Weston are pressuring local officials to rethink costly surveillance contracts. 
📸 Around Weston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Weston
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★ Featured events ★
- Friday Sip Trip →
Weston Wine Company, 540 Main Street, Weston
2:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- HS FB at Penney
Penney High School, 903 N Davis St, Hamilton
7:00 pm - HS XC at St. Pius
St. Pius X High School Athletic Complex, 3700 NE Davidson Rd, Ka
8:00 am - Live Music - Miguel Antonio →
Holladay Distillery Welcome Center, 1 McCormick Lane, Weston
1:00 pm - Live Music - Garrett Childers →
Holladay Distillery Welcome Center, 1 McCormick Lane, Weston
12:00 pm - MS Softball vs Cameron
Weston Bend State Park, B, 16600 MO-45, Weston
4:00 pm - HS JVFB at Penney
Penney High School, 903 N Davis St, Hamilton
5:00 pm - MS Softball vs North Platte
North Platte Jr & Sr High School, 212 W 6th St, Dearborn
4:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
📣 Weston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Platte City Anytime Fitness Cardio Club →
347 Main Street, Platte City
11:00 am - Thursday Double Take — Weston Wine Company →
Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St, Weston
2:00 pm - JH VB vs Mid Buchanan
North Platte Jr & Sr High School, 212 W 6th St, Dearborn
4:30 pm - JH/V/JV SB @ Penney
Penney High School, 903 N Davis St, Hamilton
5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Cashier/ Line Cook in Platte City. Apply here.
- Central Power Systems & Services posted a job opening for Welder-Fabricator in Platte City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Platte City
- Platte County volleyball delivers strong message (plattecountycitizen.com)
- Platte County placed under a flood warning from Friday to Monday, says the NWS (kansascity.com)
- Former KC officer sentenced to life for 2024 murder (northwestmoinfo.com)
Parkville
- Dish & Drink KC: Wild Flour Baking Co. and Big Mouth's Burger Chicken & Fish (thepitchkc.com)
- Parkville suspends Flock camera program (plattecountycitizen.com)
- Huntley Disposal Expands Dumpster Rental Options Across the Kansas City Metro (kdhnews.com)
Ok Weston! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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