It was a balmy, beautiful fall Friday afternoon as dozens of community members, elected officials, and parks staff gathered at two neighborhood parks in eastern Kansas City, Kansas to celebrate over $1.5 million in park improvements that officials say will be a milestone for historically underserved areas of Wyandotte County. […]
The Kansas City Current’s record-breaking 2025 campaign came to a wrenching end Sunday afternoon as eighth-seeded Gotham FC claimed a 2-1 extra-time victory in the NWSL quarterfinals at CPKC Stadium. Two stoppage time goals created a whiplash of emotion for Current fans: one goal that extended their season, and one […]
Memorial Hall buzzed and twinkled with holiday spirit Friday evening as thousands gathered for the 2025 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, an event that marked both the beginning of the season and the end of an era for Kansas City, Kan. Anthony Hill, the festival’s grand marshal, grew up in […]
In a sometimes-contentious meeting that stretched past midnight, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to suspend enforcement of local anti-discrimination provisions to comply with the current federal administration’s interpretation of anti-discrimination law, in order to to protect nearly $81 million in federal grants. The 6-2 vote came after […]
In a potentially historic move, the Unified Government’s Neighborhood and Community Development Committee unanimously approved transferring three parcels of land to the Wyandot Nation of Kansas at its meeting Monday evening, a decision commissioners described as an opportunity to “help make history.” The land transfer, which passed 4-0, will provide […]
Central Avenue came alive with a vibrant celebration of Mexican heritage on Saturday, with its annual Dia de Muertos festival. The event, organized by the Central Avenue Betterment Association (CABA), drew thousands to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday focused on honoring departed loved ones. The day-long […]
The Unified Government commissioners held their regular October meeting on Thursday evening, hearing about community cleanup efforts by UG staff, addressing zoning applications and approving incentives for the highly anticipated Buc-ee’s development next to Kansas Speedway. Community cleanup moves mountains of trash The commission recognized a recent initiative, launched Sep. […]
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 […]