Community Corner

🌱 Why did Belton pause its controversial gaming machine ban?

And check out Holiday Train Rides @ Belton Historical Railroad on the Belton Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday December 11th Patch AM
Thursday December 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Belton! 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:

  • Why did Belton pause its controversial gaming machine ban?
  • How Belton neighbors are helping a fire-damaged dog daycare recover

Also on today's calendar: LIVE MUSIC - Bradley Harris and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Beltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Beltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 55 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: Colder with clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 28 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Belton City Council pauses 'no chance' gaming machine ban to brainstorm local regulation (kshb.com) — Belton’s City Council has delayed a proposed ban on “no chance” gaming machines until March, giving officials time to study possible regulations instead of an outright prohibition. Local bar, gas station, and laundromat owners say the machines provide crucial revenue, while council members weigh crime concerns, state regulation questions, and how to better notify affected Belton businesses before future decisions.
   

• Community rallies to help Belton dog daycare after fire killed 1 dog, 17 others rescued (kshb.com) — A recent fire at Lily’s Play and Stay in Belton killed one longtime dog guest and forced the beloved daycare and boarding business to halt operations, threatening its staff and sister rescue nonprofit. Chambers of commerce from Belton and nearby cities, along with local residents, are organizing donations, meals, and other support to keep the business, its employees, and its rescue animals afloat.
   

📸 Around Belton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Belton

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Belton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bringing boutique back to River Market✨
    Today we broke ground on the $31M River Market Hotel along the KC Streetcar route. The first hotel in this neighborhood in years, developers are… (Nextdoor )
  • God is good.
    So so good. Thank you to all my regular clients and to all that has gave me their business. Anyone needing to get on a mow list for next mowing… (Nextdoor Belton)
  • LSI Staffing posted a job opening for Material Handler in Belton. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Belton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grandview

  • Cass County boom spurs renewed push to expand Interstate 49 through Harrisonville (kshb.com)
  • Ringing bells and checking lists twice (martincitytelegraph.com)

Lee's Summit

Pleasant Hill

Ok Belton! 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: I could get canned for this!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Belton