Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
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🏘️ Community
Local companies delivered 300 themed Christmas trees to Children’s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday—each tree features a unique design from characters like The Grinch and Taylor Swift, and patients will choose their tree today to brighten their rooms during the holidays.
Frigid temperatures have prompted warming centers to open across the Kansas City metro — including Lee's Summit locations like Gamber Community Center and Longview Community Center — to offer shelter from the cold.
The centers are operating on set hours to provide needed refuge to residents during this severe weather period.
💼 Business
Renauld Shelton was featured in the Black Biz Spotlight for leading Material Opulence—his innovative work draws local attention to his business.
🏛️ Government
KC2026 unveiled its ConnectKC26 plan today to offer three direct bus services for the World Cup—one from the airport, one linking the fan festival with stops including Lee’s Summit, and one for match-day stadium travel.
The service will run from June 11 to July 13 with 215 buses and more drivers needed as tournament preparations continue.
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