By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS, and Bill Faflick, Executive Director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) High school activities is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young students are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations […]
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 […]
When in high school we make plans for our futures. “I’m going to be an astronaut!” “I can’t wait to be president of the United States!” “I’m going to be a quarterback for the Chiefs like Patrick Mahomes!” In “Kimberly Akimbo” at the Kauffman Center (Jan. 20-25), teen Kimberly Levaco […]
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 […]
Kansas City Restaurant Week 2026 showcases the metro area’s vibrant culinary scene, with four KCK restaurants participating in this year’s event, offering diners a diverse array of flavors from authentic Mexican cuisine to Louisiana-style seafood and island-inspired fare. Amigos Grill & Cantina This beloved Turner neighborhood spot located at 2737 […]
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 […]