🌱 Why KCK’s New Stanley Elementary just got a last-minute reprieve

Good morning to you Kansas City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why KCK’s New Stanley Elementary just got a last-minute reprieve
• Why KCK demonstrators are blasting the Wyandotte County district attorney
• Why KCK police are probing church graffiti as a hate crime

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and colder, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
• Saturday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• New Stanley school to remain open under modified plan (thebeaconnews.org) — New Stanley Elementary in Kansas City will stay open for now after the school board revised its boundary and building plan in response to strong community pushback. The approved changes still redraw attendance zones, adjust feeder patterns, and add three new school buildings by 2027–28, aiming to relieve overcrowding at several KCK schools while leaving New Stanley’s future open to further debate.
   

• Demonstrators rally against Wyandotte County DA over dismissed child rape case (kmbc.com) — Protesters gathered outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse in Kansas City to condemn the dismissal of a child sex abuse case and criticize District Attorney Mark Dupree. While they demonstrated, a judge revoked the defendant’s probation in a related domestic violence case, meaning he’ll serve prison time but could still be released in a few months.
   

• KCKPD officers identify 'possible hate crime' at Grace Tabernacle Church (kshb.com) — Kansas City police are investigating graffiti at Grace Tabernacle Church as a possible hate crime, working with federal partners to review the incident. Residents with information can contact local police or share anonymous tips through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers, which may offer cash rewards for helpful leads.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kansas City

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• EEDC presents to you “ The Wiz” dance recital
  Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave, Kansas City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• WCN Coffee & Connect w/ Bonner Springs Edwardsville Chamber
  Fancy Fanny , 129 Oak St , Bonner Springs
  8:30 am
• Girls Basketball: G/V @Turner High School
  Turner High School Kansas City, KS 66101
  4:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Band Concert
  Sumner Academy of Arts and Science Kansas City, KS 66101
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Happy Holidays Coffee & Connect
  Kansas City Kansas: Chamber of Commerce , 727 Minnesota Ave , Kansas City
  8:00 am
• Basketball: B/V @Washington High School - Kansas City
  Washington High School Kansas City, KS 66101
  4:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: G/V @Sumner Academy New Gym
  Sumner Academy of Arts and Science Kansas City, KS 66101
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• B & G Wrestling: B/V @Guadalupe Centers High School
  Guadalupe Centers High School Kansas City, KS 66101
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Baby Storytime
  Johnson County Library - Merriam Plaza , 6120 Slater St , Merriam
  10:00 am
• Evenings on Oak
  Bonner Springs, KS Calendar , 200 Oak Street , Bonner Springs
  4:00 pm
• JH Boys BB @Altoona
  Oswego Nehi Elem Altoona, KS 66710, USA
  4:00 pm
• Evenings on Oak in Downtown Bonner Springs
  Range 23 Taproom , 200 Oak St ste 100 , Bonner Springs
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Max Kincaid, a dog who went missing in Kansas City, KS, has been safely reunited with their family after 34 minutes. Message from Owner: "Max can’t… (Nextdoor Argentine)
• Found!
  Female cat, super friendly, definitely seems like someone’s pet. Found around 94th and state This is a copy from Wyandotte lost pets from Facebook… (Nextdoor Royal Mobile)

• Balls Foods posted a job opening for Cake Decorator - Sun Fresh #44 in Kansas City. Apply here.
• HFM PPC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING LLC posted a job opening for Converting Operator Assistant in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merriam

• Royals' new assistant hitting coach is from KC — and received strong endorsement (kansascity.com)
• David Jeffrey 'Jeff' Swanson (johnsoncountypost.com)

Mission

• Explore Your JCPRD: New colorful artwork set to debut during 2026 global soccer tournament (johnsoncountypost.com)
• Judge allows foreclosure sale to proceed on Mission Gateway site (kctv5.com)
• Kansas judge denies JoCo's plan to ask voters to renew public safety sales tax (johnsoncountypost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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