An Ode to the Darker Youngers
Simpson Younger’s father was his mother’s master….and the grandfather of Confederate outlaws Cole, Jim and Bob Younger. Light skinned and well educated, Simpson was an early challenger of discrimination laws.
Month: February 2019
Get to know one of the candidates running for City Councilman Scott Taylor’s seat: Stacey Johnson-Cosby
In addition to her work as a real estate agent, Johnson-Cosby has shown a proclivity for volunteer work and community activism. She co-founded the South Kansas City Alliance with John Sharp and serves as Scott Taylor’s Public Improvement Advisory Committee representative.
Big Brothers Big Sisters honra a Grandview Senior student con una visita con todos los gastos pagados al MIT
Gracias al programa Girls on the Rise patrocinado por Big Brothers y Big Sisters de Kansas City, Yesenia Abonce tendrá la oportunidad de visitar la universidad.
Big Brothers Big Sisters honors Grandview Senior with all-expense paid visit to MIT
Thanks to the program Girls on the Rise sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kansas City Yesenia Abonce will visit her dream college.
Local Elks Lodge brings national drug awareness speaker to Center Middle School
Kansas City Elks Lodge 26 hosted drug awareness speaker Ray Lozano for a recent visit to Center Middle School.
Duck gets lucky at Red Bridge Shopping Center
It took a village–a Red Bridge village –to save this lucky duck.
Obituaries
Obituary: Local historian Bill Crotty grew up in a simple frame house in the heart of south Kansas City called Dallas. Commercial real estate investor Al Paussa lived for the future of Martin City.
Avila Theater tells story of Henrietta Leavitt in “Silent Sky”
Henrietta Leavitt, a female “computer” in the 1900s, was an astronomer who wasn’t allowed to use a telescope because she was a woman. “Silent Sky” tells her story.
State Rep. Richard Brown appointed to Missouri Tourism Commission
Rep. Richard Brown is the only member from Kansas City on the Missouri Tourism Commission.
Hickman Mills faces challenges, may close schools
A consulting group has recommended closure of four schools in the Hickman Mills School District. But is it necessary?