Tessa Stoner, a senior at Turner High School, has been named one of two recipients of Park University’s Presidential Honors Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, earning a full-ride package valued at more than $117 thousand. The scholarship is the school’s highest competitive academic award. The scholarship covers full tuition, […]
An overflow crowd filled the Unified Government commission chambers Tuesday evening as residents voiced passionate opinions about the proposed Kansas City Chiefs stadium development, with commissioners facing a Thursday vote on whether to commit local tax revenues to the $3 billion project. The public hearing, which drew dozens of speakers […]
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners confronted frustrations over mismatched zoning regulations in its Thursday night meeting and advanced hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development incentives for two key projects. American Royal bonds move forward In the biggest financial decision of the evening, commissioners unanimously approved two major […]
All nine Wyandotte County high schools competed Wednesday on the mats at Piper in the WYCO Wrestling Championships. The dual-level layout in the new Piper gym lends itself well to holding the tournament, with boys running on three mats on the main floor and the girls running on two mats on the auxiliary floor just […]
In a poignant ceremony filled with tears and smiles, Banneker Elementary School dedicated a memorial plaque Wednesday honoring KCK police officer Hunter Simoncic, who was killed in the line of duty on Aug. 26, 2025. The plaque, presented by KCKPD Chief Karl Oakman to school principal Amirah Pughsley, will hang […]
Hundreds gathered at Memorial Hall on Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., with a special emphasis on turning remembrance into action through education and community service. The annual citywide celebration, organized by the Unified Government, the Baptist Ministers Union, and the Wyandotte County District […]
The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a streamlined meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 8, approving changes to meeting procedures and addressing several planning and zoning matters. The commission unanimously approved an ordinance changing the start time for future meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning in February. The new […]
The Unified Government’s Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee heard a presentation Monday evening on proposed temporary changes to short-term rental regulations in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring an estimated 650 thousand visitors to Kansas City this summer. With just five months until the first […]
On a frigid New Year’s Day morning, community leaders, preservation advocates, and descendants of the port town’s original residents gathered at the Quindaro Ruins Overlook to honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom more than 170 years ago and to renew their commitment to preserving that history for […]
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees convened on Dec. 16, bidding farewell to three members, including its top officers. The group also approved significant academic program revisions and received the annual audit report from its auditor. Farewell to departing trustees The December meeting served as the last […]