Hundreds crowded into the plaza in front of Memorial Hall for the mayor’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday evening, presented by KCK Mayor Tyrone Garner, the Unified Government, and the Downtown Shareholders community group. Musicians and dancers performed on the main stage on 7th Street, and families promenaded through the […]
Author: Brian Turrel
KC Symphony inspires next generation at Wyandotte High School
The Kansas City Symphony performed Thursday evening at Wyandotte High School in a benefit concert for the school’s orchestra. Orchestra students also got to watch a rehearsal and ask questions and meet with the professional musicians. The concert raised money for the Wyandotte orchestra to attend a competition in Chicago […]
Chawinga goal sends Current to NWSL semis
The Kansas City Current defeated the fifth-seeded North Carolina Courage 1-0 on Saturday in the first round of the NWSL playoffs. The difference-maker was an eighth-minute goal from Temwa Chawinga, who started and then finished a chaotic sequence that saw a save, a block, and a ricochet off the post […]
Election Day in Wyandotte County
Voters go to the polls today to settle national, state, and local questions of great importance. The Kansas City, Kansas school district is voting on a bond question that would enable construction and renovation of multiple school buildings. Unlike a tax increase measure that was previously rejected by voters, this […]
Central Avenue celebrates Día de Muertos with music and pageantry
The Central Avenue Betterment Association is celebrating Día de Muertos with its annual festival and parade on Saturday. The fun starts at 11:00 a.m. with face painting. Food, ofrendas, and the car show start at noon. Activities are centered around Bethany Park, near 11th and Central, and vendors and performance […]
Argentine celebration Saturday for Dia de Muertos
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 […]
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 […]