Good morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for December 1, 2024. We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A teen girl was critically injured in a shooting in south Kansas City on Friday, and another teen was also injured in the incident[2]. Additionally, a man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing a woman in Kansas City, Missouri[1].

Moving on to our job market snapshot, we have some positive news. A new project in Platte City is expected to generate 245 new jobs, which is a significant boost to our local economy[2]. However, we also have some business closures to report. KC Daiquiri Shop, a popular Mardi Gras-themed bar, is closing its doors today after five years due to economic challenges[5].

In real estate news, a $362 million development project is underway in downtown Kansas City, which will include 600 new apartments[3]. This is a significant investment in our city's infrastructure and will provide more housing options for residents.

From city hall, we have an update on the cold weather shelter plans. Starting today, December 1, people who are homeless in Kansas City will have more options to help get through the winter months[4]. This is a crucial service for our community, especially during the cold winter months.

Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day today, so make sure to bundle up if you're planning on heading outdoors. We're expecting a high of around 40 degrees, with partly cloudy skies.

In new business activity, we have a few openings and closings to report. Farm Fresh Market is set to open in Kansas City's Red Bridge Shopping Center, which will provide more grocery options for residents[1]. On the other hand, Perez Food Products, a Kansas City-based company, is closing its doors after 85 years[1].

Looking ahead to the next few days, we have some exciting community events lined up. The Christmas in the Sky stage show may have been canceled, but the fireworks show will still go on[2]. Additionally, the KCK nonprofit is passing out early Christmas presents to Hanthorn school children[1].

In local school achievements, we have some great news from Independence high school seniors, who restocked the Hanthorn school pantry after a fire[1]. And in sports, the Kansas City Royals are making headlines with Bo Jackson's return to KC for the Royals Hall of Fame[3].

Finally, in our crime report, we have a few incidents to report from the past 24 hours. A person was stabbed in Overland Park on Tuesday night, and police are investigating a shooting near Southwest Boulevard[2]. We also have an update on the Independence police shooting, which resulted in the death of a baby and mother[2].

This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.