The Curious Case of the Thanksgiving Date
Sometimes this day of thanks didn’t even fall in November. For example, in 1857, Missouri’s governor Robert Stewart “fixed upon Thursday, the 31st day of December.
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How one woman is taking Bible study to Facebook Live
Tammy Linningham does a Bible Study every Thursday on Facebook Live. Today she shares some Thanksgiving Bible scripture with us.
Owners of Jess & Jim’s, RC’s named Restaurateurs of the Year
The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association has named Mike and David VanNoy, owners of Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse and RC’s Chicken, as restaurateurs of the year.
Urban Bowl Grill & Poke shares space with Freezing Moo on State Line
Poke (pronounced po-kay) is a native Hawaiian cuisine that has become all the rage among foodies.
Wonderscope gets $4 million boost to build in south KC
Plans call for the new museum to have nine exhibit areas plus a half-acre for outdoor activities to entertain children as they learn through play.
Phase I of I-435 construction nears completion
Westbound traffic has been reconfigured in order to add a new lane.
Rep. DaRon McGee selected for high ranking position
State Rep. DaRon McGee was elected Assistant Democratic Floor Leader.
Bike ride through Longview Lake’s Christmas in the Park
The 4.5 mile bike ride travels through the animated Christmas lighting displays at Longview Park.
Longview Lake’s Christmas in the Sky display is Wednesday night
A holiday stage show and fireworks display kicks off Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake.
Survivors of homicide victims gather for holiday event
A nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to survivors of homicide victims will hold a holiday roller skating event.
Protect Your Pets
Division staff will rescue pets found outside without proper shelter during extreme conditions and issue citations to their owners.
BoysGrow breaks ground for $1 million facility
BoysGrow broke ground for its new $1 million facility on its 10-acre working farm at 9301 E. 147th St. It will contain a harvest handling room; certified kitchen; and classroom, event and office space.
Burns & McDonnell makes multiyear, multimillion-dollar commitment to Science City
Science City will now be known as Science City Powered by Burns & McDonnell.
Ruskin area to get new water lines
The Ruskin area will soon be getting 10,312 linear feet of new and larger water lines.
Economic Development Summit provides breaking news on area developments
The South KC Economic Development Summit will feature breaking news about major economic development projects such as the former Bannister Federal Complex.