Thursday night, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Municipal Office Building joins Niagara Falls, the Mayo Clinic, Baltimore Ravens’ stadium, and many other landmarks in shining blue this week as part of a 60-landmark push spanning 33 states and Canada to raise visibility for MEF2C Related Syndrome, a rare neurological […]
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Mexican Culture Pride Day celebrates heritage and folklórico at Bethany Park
Mexican Culture Pride Day brought families, dancers, and longtime community leaders to Bethany Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Saturday, May 2, drawing a crowd that reflects how deeply Mexican heritage runs through KCK. The Central Area Betterment Association (CABA), organized the kermes, a Mexican community fair traditionally featuring food, […]
From bench to pulpit, leaders talk peace at 5th annual KCKPD walk
What does peace mean? Asked at the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s 5th annual Peace Walk Saturday morning, a judge, a chief, a major, a county commissioner, and a pastor found a different meaning in the word. The walk began at 5th and Washington Boulevard at 11 a.m. and ended […]
Federal probe finds USD 500 violated Title IX, FERPA
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday, Apr. 17, announced its finding that the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (USD 500) violated Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), capping an eight-month federal investigation into the district’s policies concerning transgender students. The department issued a proposed […]
WYCO first responders to conduct emergency response exercises in advance of World Cup
From the Kansas City, Kan. Police Department: Over the next four weeks, Wyandotte County first responders will be conducting emergency response trainings in the 1500 block of Village West Pkwy. in preparation for events related to FIFA World Cup. These are advance training exercises, and should not be confused with […]
The best Broadway show you haven’t heard of is now in KC
“Stereophonic” is the most celebrated Broadway show that nobody has heard of. Kansas City is lucky to have this gem brought to us thanks to the PNC Broadway in Kansas City series. The show, which played 305 performances on Broadway in 2024 and 2025, features original songs from Arcade Fire […]
Popular children’s retailer unveils new store at Legends
The Children’s Place opened its doors today at Tanger Kansas City at Legends, adding another family-friendly retailer to the popular Wyandotte County shopping destination. The store occupies a 6,698-square-foot space next to Old Navy, near the east end of the complex. As North America’s largest children’s specialty apparel retailer, The […]
Past, present, and pure Broadway magic: “The Great Gatsby” lights up the Music Hall
Is it better to live in the past, the present, or the future? Would you rather stand in your bubble dreaming of the past, bending it into your present, and hoping for your perfect future? The PNC Broadway in Kansas City series has brought another smash hit in “The Great […]
Revolutionary “Hamilton” electrifies KC’s Music Hall
The PNC Broadway in KC series has another feather in its cap! The one, the only, Hamilton has rolled into the Music Hall. The drama department at Ruskin High was donated tickets for students to attend, and I talked to two students outside the Music Hall posing with their passes, […]
Turner senior wins full-ride honors scholarship to Park University
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, […]









