On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11:00 a.m., the Argentine Betterment Corporation is sponsoring a community altar, a traditional “ofrenda” to celebrate Dia de Muertos. The altar is located at Grounded Sole Coffeehouse at 3417 Strong Avenue, and the community is invited to bring photos, mementos, or other objects to celebrate […]
Author: Brian Turrel
Current sweeps Wave with 4-1 home victory
The Kansas City Current packed a lot of action into a late-season match with no direct playoff implications. From the Blackhawk flyover before to the emotional Desi Scott farewell after, there was a lot to take in from the Current’s last regular-season home match. Let’s start with the game itself. […]
Silver City Day parade celebrates Argentine neighborhood
A crowd of hundreds turned out to watch the Silver City Day parade then headed down to Emerson Park to enjoy performances from bands and dancers, and wares from food and craft vendors as the cool morning turned to a steamy afternoon. The Argentine Betterment Corporation sponsors the event, which […]
USD 500 bond presentation Monday night at Sumner
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools superintendent Anna Stubblefield will give a community presentation on a $180 million bond proposal that is on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. The event will be held at Sumner Academy, starting at 6:00 p.m. A dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. before the […]
UG Commission meets Thursday, Steineger to talk BPU savings
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building. Commissioners will vote on a series of commemorative proclamations, including MWGM Day (Sep. 14) celebrating Most Worshipful Grand Master Johnnie Eaves of the Kansas Prince Hall Grand Lodge and Hispanic Heritage Month […]
Sporting KC victorious over Indy, heads to Open Cup final
It was a dark and stormy Tuesday night when Sporting Kansas City earned a shot at a record fifth U.S. Open Cup trophy with a 2-0 win against Indy Eleven, a USL team from Indianapolis, in the tournament’s semi-final round. The game’s start was delayed over two and a half […]
Edwardsville council adds bond and tax measures to November ballot
The Edwardsville City Council voted Wednesday evening in a special meeting to place three measures on the November general election ballot related to the construction of a new city hall and police station between South 3rd Street and South 4th Street, along with a fire station expansion. The project is […]
Pedestrian critically injured near Children’s Mercy Park Tuesday evening
From Kansas City, Kansas Police Department: A pedestrian suffered critical injuries just before 9 PM Tuesday evening after being struck by a single vehicle at the intersection of Village Parkway West and France Family Drive in Kansas City, Kan. The pedestrian, a 17 year-old female, was crossing Village Parkway West […]
County Commission to consider bonds, zoning at Thursday meeting
A joint meeting of the Unified Government’s Planning and Zoning Committee and the full County Commission will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building. The big ticket item for the full Commission meeting is adoption of a resolution for issuing $27 million […]
Sporting back from break, bests Orlando 3-0 at home
Sporting Kansas City came roaring into MLS action Saturday evening at Children’s Mercy Park. Back from its Leagues Cup and Summer Olympics break, the team responded with a thorough 3-0 thrashing of Orlando City FC, despite a red card to Willy Agada midway through the second half. Jake Davis, a […]
