In a lengthy meeting that stretched over four hours Monday night, the Unified Government’s Administration and Human Services standing committee denied a proposal to repeal code sections that enforce local anti-discrimination protections and put off a decision on employee residency requirements to next month’s meeting. Discrimination code proposal defeated The […]
Hawks finish undefeated in league play, break six-year championship drought For the first time since 2019, the Harmon Hawks are league champions. With an impressive 10-0-2 Meadowlark Conference record (13-2-3 overall), the Hawks have reclaimed a place atop the conference standings and are poised for a deep postseason run. “We […]
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department hosted its third annual Halloween costume giveaway Tuesday evening at the Gateway Plaza housing development, an event that has become a symbol of the dramatic turnaround in community safety at the downtown complex. The Halloween party offered more than 175 costumes to children living […]
Five high school bands perform at Wyandotte High School celebration of music and culture The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools hosted its 2025 Marching Festival at Wyandotte High School, bringing together all five district high school marching bands for an afternoon of high-energy performances that highlighted the area’s strong marching […]
Sporting Kansas City and the Houston Dynamo battled to a 0-0 draw Saturday night at Children’s Mercy Park, closing out the 2025 MLS regular season on a windy 69-degree evening and setting the stage for an offseason of change and uncertainty. Goalkeeper John Pulskamp made seven saves to earn the […]
The Piper Pirates took charge from the opening whistle Friday night at Turner, rolling to a 43-7 victory over the Golden Bears behind an explosive offensive performance that saw the Pirates score on their first play from scrimmage and never look back. “Our whole thing this week was setting the […]
The Unified Government Planning Commission voted 7-1 Monday night to deny a preliminary development plan for a grocery store with fuel dispensers at the northwest corner of Donahoo and Hutton roads. The decision followed nearly two hours of testimony from nearby residents, especially from the adjacent Heritage at Piper Estates […]
Turner Days took place on Saturday, with the parade rolling two miles up and down the hills of 55th Street from the high school to Inland Drive, just before K-32. The event was the 40th annual celebration of the storied community, which retained its own distinct identity even as it […]
Kansas City defeats Gotham FC 2-0, reaches historic 20 wins and 62 points The Kansas City Current made history Saturday evening, but head coach Vlatko Andonovski was equally focused on what the 2-0 victory over Gotham FC meant for his team’s playoff preparation. The win gave Kansas City its 20th […]
The Silver City Day parade and festival took place on Saturday. Hosted by the Argentine Betterment Corporation, the event brought out schools, bands, churches, cars, candidates, boxers, dancers, and horses marching down Strong Ave. to Emerson Park. In the park, crowds gathered around as the Harmon, Schlagle, Sumner, Washington, and […]