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In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this 19-year-old missing near 68th and The Paseo?
  • How Kansas City’s Wellness Court turns childhood dreams into second chances
  • Why some Kansas City motel residents refuse to leave after eviction deadline

Also on today's calendar: Candy Cane Course - Parkville (KC) and 8 more events.

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 23, low: 20.
  • Monday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police in Kansas City, Missouri, ask for public's help to locate missing woman, 19 (kshb.com) — Kansas City police are asking for help finding 19-year-old Tamiyah Williams, last seen late Friday morning near E. 68th Street and The Paseo. Family say she may be without shoes and not dressed for the weather. Anyone who spots her or has information is urged to call 911 or submit an anonymous tip to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Kansas City, Missouri, Wellness Court uses childhood dreams, passions to help rebuild lives (kshb.com) — Kansas City’s Municipal Wellness Court is trying a creative approach to rehabilitation by helping participants reconnect with childhood dreams and passions as they work through the legal system. The year-long program, which merges Drug and Mental Health Courts, offers support from nonprofits and can lead to dismissed charges, aiming to reduce recidivism and help people thrive locally.
   

3. KC motel residents pack up belongings; others stay past deadline (kmbc.com) — Residents of a Kansas City motel are rushing to pack up after the health department revoked the property’s permit, while some who paid through December are staying despite an eviction deadline. Social workers and police are coordinating to find shelter, provide rides, and hand out winter supplies as roughly 120 people search for new housing in bitter weather.
   

4. Kansas City International Airport adding new flights for World Cup as planning ramps up (kctv5.com) — Kansas City International Airport is already adding flights and ramping up staffing as the city prepares to host World Cup matches in about six months. American Airlines has scheduled extra routes, other carriers are exploring service, and KCI is planning multilingual signage and security staffing to handle thousands of additional travelers through Kansas City.
   

5. Nonprofits work overtime as displaced families face arctic cold (kctv5.com) — Kansas City shelters and churches are overflowing as arctic cold hits just days after the city shut down a troubled motel, leaving dozens of residents scrambling for warmth. Local nonprofits like ReDiscover and Unity Southeast Church are rushing to find beds, clothing, and mental health support, and they’re asking Kansas Citians to step up with donations and volunteer help right now.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • PCCCS - Kids Night Out
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