From KCUR arts reporter Julie Denesha Harold Smith’s newest paintings take familiar works of art like Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” and Leonardo DaVinci’s “The Last Supper” and reimagines them with people he grew up with. On a recent August morning, the artist Harold Smith […]
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Planning commission approves casino & quilt museum, delays waste processor
The Kansas City, Kansas City Planning Commission met Monday night to consider zoning changes and special use permits. The most contentious item on the agenda, a special use permit for Reworld Solutions to operate a waste recycling facility in the Armourdale area near South 14th Street and Argentine Blvd., was […]
Late header sinks Sporting KC in costly home defeat
Austin FC capitalizes on set piece opportunity to hand SKC another damaging loss in playoff chase Sporting Kansas City’s slim playoff hopes took another blow Sunday night as Austin FC escaped Children’s Mercy Park with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory, leaving fans to contemplate yet another missed opportunity. The result leaves […]
Central Avenue Parade brings community together
The Central Avenue Betterment Association (CABA) held the annual Central Avenue Dotteversity parade on Saturday, highlighting the array of culture and heritage that Wyandotte County holds. Marching bands from four of the Kansas City, Kansas school district high schools participated, along with four drill teams, both mayoral candidates, and the […]
Current claims playoff spot — with 2 months to spare
With over two months left in the regular season, the Kansas City Current secured a playoff spot with a convincing 2-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage at CPKC Stadium Saturday evening, a testament to the team’s dominant season. The Current’s offensive capabilities were evident throughout the match. In the […]
Historical Museum’s Fort Conley exhibit starts Saturday
A new art installation at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum commemorates three Native American sisters who barricaded themselves in a tribal burial ground in what is now downtown Kansas City, Kansas. “Trespassers Beware” gives visitors a chance to experience the Conley sisters’ story. [Read more]
“He was truly one of our heroes”
Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic was remembered Thursday evening at a candlelight vigil at City Hall. Over a hundred officers from several area departments joined a couple hundred local residents in paying tribute to the 26-year old who was struck down during a police pursuit early Tuesday morning, […]
KCKPD officer Hunter Simoncic, 26, killed in line of duty
Another Kansas City, Kansas law enforcement officer has lost his life in the line of duty. 26-year old KCKPD officer Hunter Simoncic died Tuesday morning from injuries sustained when he was struck by a stolen truck fleeing from police pursuit. Simoncic was putting down “stop sticks” near 72nd Steet and […]
Bonner Springs celebrates Tiblow Days 2025
The 2025 edition of Tiblow Days took over downtown Bonner Springs this weekend, celebrating all things Bonner with a parade, street festival, carnival, 5k run, and car show. Long-time Bonner Springs youth and high school wrestling and football coach Dale Taylor was honored as the 2025 parade grand marshal. The […]
Groundbreaking for 7th Street Transit Center
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the UG in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the 7th and Minnesota Transit Center Improvements. This groundbreaking officially celebrates the kick-off of $1.64 million in transit corridor improvements along three major segments along 7th St. [Read more]