Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
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🏘️ Community
KC Pet Project saw 130 large dogs adopted over the weekend when adoption fees were waived to ease overcrowding, but the shelter continues to see rising intake as warmer weather increases stray numbers + six area shelters now offer $25 adoptions to help lower critical levels.
More than 225 crew members from 23 cities met at New Century AirCenter (in Johnson County) to learn how to clear snow ahead of winter.
The training event run by the American Public Works Association continues through Friday.
City leaders and community members cut the ribbon for Mabion, a new affordable housing complex in Beacon Hill on Wednesday (Oct.
7), marking a key step in expanding affordable housing options. The event reflected local efforts to boost community support.
Local Jewish leaders held a commemoration yesterday, Oct.
7, to mark the third anniversary of the attacks with memorials at the Mitzvah Garden at B’nai Jehudah Temple where painted rocks honored the lives lost while leaders expressed community resilience and hope for peace.
🎭 Culture
Country music icon Garth Brooks will perform two arena shows on November 6 and 7 at T-Mobile Center; tickets cost $155 and go on sale at noon on Friday, Oct.
16+ his deep Kansas City ties add extra meaning to the event.
🌲 Environment
Kanbe's Markets is celebrating 10 years of fighting food waste in the KC metro, having saved 6 million pounds of produce and now calling for volunteers to help continue its work.
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