Lane4 gives update on Red Bridge Shopping Center
The store is dealing with “ferocious competition” and a lack of young families in the area. It also needs more support from the neighborhood.
Holmes Road Reconstruction Project in Martin City moves forward
“I often see folks walking on that busy road all the time and this is going to be an incredible improvement for pedestrians’ safety and walkability,” said Sixth District Councilman Johnathan Duncan.
Light ’em up! Christmas tree lighting ceremonies start as early as this weekend
The magic of Christmas starts now!
Mac N Seitz rebrands as The Clubhouse at Martin City
This year, their high school program produced 14 college commitments. In 2025, it produced 24. This tradition of excellence is hard to ignore.
Lake says she will “clean house” after she takes over county executive role
“I will do my best to ‘clean house’ and root out the corruption,” said Stacy Lake, who will take over as Jackson County Executive in January.
Spruced Up KC opens supportive living home for veterans
“We want to offer support, a sense of community, a home, a meal, a clean space,” said Adriana Swift, owner and director of veterans home Spruced Up KC.
South KC to honor veterans at local events
From breakfast in Belton to raffles at Ward Parkway Center, take a chance to honor those who served in south KC on Nov. 11.
Jackson County cancels Blue River ‘surplus’ bid request ahead of deadline
“Not everybody that’s in politics likes to admit when a mistake was made,” outgoing Sixth District Legislator Sean Smith said on Saturday. “I would say the first mistake was trusting what we were told.”
Blue River Parkway: Leaders, nonprofits, trail users decry county’s bid request
“Once we lose these public-owned lands, we can never get them back,” said Stacy Lake, who will take the helm as Jackson County Executive in January.
Anthony Ealy Jr., representative for Grandview and Martin City, is arrested and jailed for verbal assault
“Rep. Ealy was removed from committees this spring so he could address his personal issues. There are no plans to restore his committee assignments for the upcoming session.”
South KC to participate in Chief of Police search on Thursday
The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners is encouraging residents and those who work in Kansas City to participate in the community listening sessions.
Investigation into Halloween shooting in Ruskin Heights area continues
Late on Halloween, KCPD identified the victim as 33-year-old Derrick Jones.
Forgotten Graves, Uncertain Future: The Story of Douglass Cemetery
Named Douglass Cemetery and sometimes called Grange, this landlocked cemetery just northeast of 92nd Street and Charlotte is being threatened by development.
Fleet Feet to move from Ward Parkway to Brookside
The Ward Parkway Fleet Feet traces its roots to Garry Gribble’s Olympic Village, which opened in mid-1984.
Waldo crowns Lindsay Sills as mayor, and she loves the neighborhood’s quirks
The director at the Rainbow School recently beat four other finalists for the honorary title.