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“Tonight is not exciting just simply because we’re opening something new, but because things like this represent a continued commitment to these young people, a belief that they matter, that their experiences matter, their resources matter, and the community around them believes in their potential,” choir director Ehan Hartung said. 

DWI bill heads to Kehoe’s desk while Kansas City schedules Public Improvements Advisory Committee hearings.

The goal: to erect a monument sign in the Brookside neighborhood through a council-approved signage plan, according to Councilwoman Andrea Bough. Examples of monument signs include the monument signs at City Market or the one planned for Grandview’s future farmers market location, Grandview Station. 

Heavy smoke and fire was reported coming from the garage of a 2-story house.

By Ben McCarthy From single-story buildings to skyscrapers, Leawood’s Governing Body and its Planning Commission

“Everybody who drives past it sees it,” said Bill Rothman, owner of ACN Capital, the Denver-based the group behind the project. “It has been, I would say, a source of not positive vibes.”

“Eating healthy doesn’t have to be bland,” said LaRonda LaNear, who opened Safi Fresh at 8133 Wornall last month. The restaurant offers quick-serve healthy meals such as salads, smoothies, bowls and sandwiches.

KCPD Chief Stacey Graves and South Patrol Commander Major Kari Thompson were among those who spoke at Monday’s South Kansas City Alliance meeting.

All Ingels Elementary students will receive $20 in “Book Bucks” to go toward a purchase at the fair courtesy of Rainy Day Books’ Books for All program.

By Ben McCarthy The most exclusive ticket in town this week wasn’t at a sporting

Shifts in Jackson County races make way for new candidates in County Executive, 1st District County Legislator seats.

Red Cross was requested to assist with two adults and a dog.

  There are no photos to truly show its grandeur, but by piecing together records and stories from the past, we are able to travel up Pearl Hill and meet some of its finest residents.

“Mother Nature does her thing. We just give her the correct tools to utilize to her advantage.”