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Hi there, Kansas City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say went wrong inside this Kansas City funeral home
  • Why Kansas City parents pushed back on the Plaza tax break plan
  • Which unforgettable Arrowhead moments shaped Kansas City’s sports and music history?

Also on today's calendar: Glowild- Time Traveler- By Lektrik Art and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Missouri AG, prosecutor secure grand jury indictment against troubled Kansas City funeral home (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City residents should know that a local funeral home, Savory and Sons, now faces a grand jury indictment and a civil action from Missouri’s attorney general over alleged deceptive practices. Prosecutors say owner Frank Savory IV is charged with multiple felonies, and regulators previously revoked the business’s license after complaints, including families reporting they never received loved ones’ ashes.
   

2. Port KC hears public pushback to Plaza tax abatement (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City leaders have delayed a vote on increasing tax abatements for the Country Club Plaza after strong pushback from Kansas City Public Schools officials, parents, and residents. Critics say the deal keeps school funding flat and continues shifting the tax burden from commercial to residential property, while calling for more transparent, community-driven economic development decisions before the board reconvenes in January.
   

3. Key moments that have defined Arrowhead Stadium (kmbc.com) — Kansas City fans are watching a historic transition as the Chiefs prepare to leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new domed venue in Kansas, closing more than 50 years of memories in their longtime home. From early playoff games to blockbuster concerts by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and others, the piece walks through the key dates that turned Arrowhead into a defining cultural landmark for the region.
   

4. Popular YouTuber ‘Adam the Woo' passes away at 51 (fox4kc.com) — Kansas City is part of the story as fans mourn YouTuber Adam the Woo, whose videos often highlighted local Disney history sites like Laugh-O-Gram, Union Station and the TWA Moonliner. The 51-year-old creator, known for documenting abandoned places and theme parks, was found dead at his Florida home, prompting tributes from friends and followers worldwide.
   

5. Secret Santa helps Shawnee police spread holiday cheer with cash (kctv5.com) — Kansas City viewers are hearing how a Secret Santa helped Shawnee police hand out $100 bills to people in need, turning routine encounters into moments of surprise. Officers say the Kansas City-area program has changed how some residents see law enforcement while spreading holiday cheer. The anonymous donor has contributed nearly $200,000 since 2015.
   

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