Testing the waters: experts find solutions to Indian Creek flooding
A physical model was built because computer models did not reflect what was happening in real life.
Community
How do you lead a neighborhood? UMKC Center for Neighborhoods has the answer and a free dinner
By John Sharp The UMKC Center for Neighborhoods is now taking applications for its next
A Mexican tradition of music and horse racing in Belton
Always on Sunday afternoons, the men prepare the track, bring the horses and end the weekend with an afternoon of horse racing.
The Bay Waterpark reopens in time for Free Day at the Bay
Food trucks and games also will be available near the free event.
Oldham Farms forest saved from developers
“Overall we are pleased with the result and we will continue to work to benefit the health, well being, quality of life, and climate change resiliency of our community.”
Meeting explores the history of the Black Forest clock
Collecting time becomes an “addictive” pastime for members of local clock collectors club By Kathy
A ticket to ride: Carnival raises funds for abused and neglected children in the court system
“We know that when a child has a CASA they are less likely to experience re-abuse.”
Local competitors dance for charities in BMA’s “Dine and Dance with the Stars”
The BMA Foundation has donated $2.5 million to 20 local community organizations.
Martin City honors police with a Law Enforcement Appreciation day.
The Martin City Community Improvement District and South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce are hosting
Infill becomes topic of concern at meeting
“Developers are building houses right now 8 feet apart and towering over other houses,”
Retired KCPD Chief Rick Smith speaks out: “Southland is going to have some serious challenges”
“If people are not engaged in this, [the City] is going to take every dime from south Kansas City that they can use and put it somewhere else.”
Jackson County Parks + Rec seeks feedback for Blue River Parkway Master Plan
Public survey available online now and four neighborhood meetings in May
Through persistence with the City, south KC resident makes Avila bus stop safer for students
“People want to turn on their jets at the top of the hill. I’ve seen some close calls.”
Waldo-Brookside Rotary Club exceeds donation goals for Ukrainian Relief Efforts
The 48 members of the Waldo-Brookside Rotary Club have lived up to the Rotary motto of “People of Action” by raising $13,135.
Dr. Richardson and Nan Noback celebrate 75 years together
75th Anniversary Celebration at Kingswood By Sue Loudon Dr. Richardson (Dick) and Nan Noback celebrated