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 […]
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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 […]
Pedestrian dies from injuries after accident near stadium
From Kansas City, Kansas Police Department: The pedestrian struck Tuesday night at the intersection of Village West Parkway and France Family Drive died from here injuries late Wednesday afternoon. Summer Lynn, age 17, was a resident of Kansas City, Mo. The accident remains under investigation by the KCKPD Traffic Division. […]
Community center hours cut due to staff shortage
The Unified Government has announced upcoming changes to the community center operations will go into effect later this summer… https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/News-articles/Community-Center-Hours
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 […]
Tiblow Days celebrates Bonner Springs community
The 2024 edition of Tiblow Days brought together the community to celebrate the heritage and spirit of Bonner Springs with a flurry of activity — a parade, carnival, car show, 5k run, street fair, and concerts. The day started cool, with cloud cover shading parade-goers from the hotter weather to […]
Kansas Rep. Marvin Robinson dies of cancer following primary loss
Democratic Kansas Rep. Marvin Robinson, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, who long advocated to preserving the Quindaro Ruins has died at the age of 67. Governor Laura Kelly released a statement on Friday… https://fox4kc.com/news/kansas-rep-marvin-robinson-quindaro-ruins-advocate-dies-at-67