🌱 Why did the KCK archbishop reinstate a priest but add new limits?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did the KCK archbishop reinstate a priest but add new limits?
• What changes will KCK’s new mayor and commissioners tackle first?
• Will Kansas City finally invest like a true UNESCO City of Music?

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📰 News we're reading

1. KCK archbishop reinstates suspended priest after investigation — but with limits (kansascity.com) — The archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has reinstated a priest after civil and church investigations found no laws were broken, but imposed strict limits on his interactions with minors. Parishioners at Queen of the Holy Rosary in the KCK archdiocese welcomed his return, while new safeguards and recent misconduct cases keep scrutiny on how the church protects children.
   

2. ‘Let's get busy': Christal Watson sworn in as KCK's newest mayor/CEO (kansascity.com) — Kansas City has a new leader as Christal Watson is sworn in as mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK, the first Black woman to hold the role. She and several new and returning commissioners, plus the sheriff, will now shape budget and policy decisions affecting residents across the county, and she’s urging the community to stay engaged and patient.
   

3. With deep jazz roots and a UNESCO City of Music designation, KC's musicians say it's time for the city to help spread the word (kansascitymag.com) — Kansas City leaders and musicians are pushing the city government to fully embrace its UNESCO City of Music status and invest in a stronger music industry, especially around the 18th and Vine Jazz District. Advocates want a formal Office of Music, better school music funding, artist grants, and a citywide strategy, but a new resolution is temporarily on hold while stakeholders hash out concerns.
   

4. Kansas City's Jewish community reacts to Australia attack (kmbc.com) — Kansas City’s Jewish community is responding to the deadly Australia attack by doubling down on public, joyful Hanukkah celebrations and everyday acts of kindness. Local families and the Beth Shalom Overland Park preschool are emphasizing tolerance, teaching children to see common ground, and encouraging residents to support efforts like the SevenDays nonprofit to spread compassion across the metro.
   

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Wednesday December 17

• B & G Wrestling: B/V @Guadalupe Centers High School
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Thursday December 18

• Tanger Kansas City at Legends Extends Holiday Shopping Hours for Last-Minute Gifting
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Tuesday December 16

• Homeschoolers Art Class: Gingerbread Creations
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th St , De Soto
  9:00 am
• American Girl Book Club
  Johnson County Library - Cedar Roe , 5120 Cedar St , Roeland Park
  4:30 pm
• BINGO @ Hank's
  Hank's Garage and Grill , 5801 Nieman , Shawnee
  5:00 pm
• Skating Party (Ugly Sweater theme)
  Skate City on SMP
  6:00 pm
• HS Basketball vs Chetopa
  Chetopa-St. Paul USD 505 , 430 Elm St , Chetopa
  6:00 pm
• Evening Yoga
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th Street , De Soto
  6:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Bonner Springs, KS Calendar Bonner Springs, KS 66012
  6:30 pm
• Band & Strings Concert at SM North
  Rushton Elementary School , 6001 W 52nd St , Mission
  7:00 pm
• Benjamin Britten ~ A Ceremony of Carols, presented by The Kansas City Chorale — 1900 Building
  1900 Building , 1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy , Mission Woods
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Registration Deadline: Winter Break Camp (wk1)
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