🌱 Patch AM: How a wrong-way Independence Avenue crash turned deadly overnight

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In today's newsletter:

• How a wrong-way Independence Avenue crash turned deadly overnight
• Which Kansas City Hardee’s could reopen after sudden metro-wide closures?
• How a Shawnee woman reached 105 with spirit and simple routines

Also on today's calendar: Glowild- Time Traveler- By Lektrik Art and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. KCPD: 1 dead, 2 in critical condition after wrong-way crash near Independence, Jackson in KCMO (kshb.com) — Kansas City police are investigating a wrong-way crash on Independence Avenue near Jackson that left one person dead and two others in critical condition early Saturday morning. Investigators say a Chevrolet Malibu crossed the center line into oncoming lanes and hit a Ford Taurus head-on, sending both drivers and a passenger to the hospital. Authorities have not yet released further details about possible causes.
   

2. Kansas City Hardee's locations close as franchisee faces lawsuit, financial issues (kctv5.com) — Hardee’s restaurants across the Kansas City metro abruptly closed Saturday as franchisee ARC Burger faces a federal lawsuit over millions in allegedly missed payments. It’s unclear which locations may reopen, but Hardee’s could seek new operators or decide to revive some shuttered spots, leaving local workers and customers in limbo for now.
   

3. Shawnee woman celebrates 105th birthday with loved ones (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City readers got to share in a special milestone as 105-year-old Mildred Peters celebrated her birthday with family, friends, and caregivers after decades of life in nearby Shawnee. Loved ones say her daily walks, simple oatmeal-and-eggs breakfasts, devotion to her dogs, and frequent family visits have all helped her stay active, kind, and remarkably healthy.
   

4. How Hallmark became a Christmas colossus (morningbrew.com) — Kansas Citians might be surprised how a small 1910s greeting-card venture here grew into today’s Hallmark holiday movie juggernaut. The story traces Hallmark’s Kansas City roots, its rise to cable dominance, and how it’s adapting its famously cozy, mostly apolitical Christmas formula to changing audiences and expectations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kansas City

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 8

• KC Bartle Hall Boat Show
  Bartle Hall, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday December 28

• Glowild- Time Traveler- By Lektrik Art
  6800 Zoo Dr , KCMO
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NYE with Tyler Walsh & Kenny Mock!
  Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant , 7260 NW 87th St , KCMO
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Nation of Language
  The Truman , 601 E Truman Rd , KCMO
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Sunday Worship Services
  Independence Chamber-Commerce , 17902 North Whitney Road , Independence
  9:45 am
• Holiday Sip & Shop Pop-Up Market
  Wine Down 109 , 10914 E Winner Rd , Independence
  12:00 pm
• Relax & Replenish
  Sacred Creations , 12 N Main St. Unit B , Liberty
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• ACA Club Coffee | Lee’s Summit, MO
  The Fillmore Café , 700 Unity Way , Lee's Summit
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Holiday Break - Chamber Office Closed
  Independence Chamber-Commerce , 210 W Truman Rd , Independence

Thursday December 25

• Holiday Schedule: Christmas Day
  Liberty City Community Events - Liberty MO 64068

Friday December 26

• EZ Street @ Score Sports Bar & Grill - Event Cancelled
  Score Sports Bar & Grill , 9100 East 35th St S , Independence
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Years Eve Ball Drop at Blue Surf Bay
  Blue Surf Bay - Blue Springs MO 64015
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• He has been found!!
  Thank you to everyone that helped! #reunited My friend lost her dog near 79th and foster. He is a tiny Yorkie. If you see him, please let me know!! (Nextdoor South Ward Parkway)
• Hello neighbors, is anyone missing a tuxedo kitten/Cat?
  I could not get a picture, North Troost/Little Village area. Thanks! (Nextdoor Davidson)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Pharmacy Stocker 1st Shift in Kansas City. Apply here.
• FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) in Kansas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kansas City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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