Collision near Red Bridge and Holmes leads to loss of life
The boom truck had its emergency lights activated and was surrounded by tall orange traffic cones.
Driven By Safety: Profile of a School Bus Driver
“We’re the first face they see when they’re going to school, and the last face they see when they’re leaving school.”
The return of the roadside stand
The southland is home to a handful of honor-system farmstands. Shoppers take what they’d like and leave cash or digital payment in the box.
Leawood names new fire chief
He will officially begin serving as Fire Chief on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27
South KC area public schools are set to begin the 2026-27 school year next week.
You can now toss paper cups and plastic to-go cups into your recycling bin
Kansas City’s recycling centers operate through a partnership with Bridging The Gap.
South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year
From new lab infrastructure to expanded transportation options, south KC private schools are gearing up for 2026-27.
Who should be Kansas City’s next police chief? You should have a say
During Chief Graves’ relatively brief tenure as chief, as of August 10 in recent years, homicides have gone down significantly from 123 year-to-date homicides in 2023 to only 77 this year.
CatVideoFest held over for second weekend at Glenwood Arts
10% of ticket sales will benefit Melissa’s Second Chances, a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue in Shawnee.
Callie Mae’s Barkery and Bath expands from Waldo base
“My background is culinary. So the treats are our focus.”
The Dog Days of Summer: How Kansas Citians over time dealt with the heat
The next time you grumble about stepping outside into another sweltering Kansas City afternoon, remember that generations before us endured the same relentless heat with little more than shade trees, hand fans, open windows and ingenuity.
Blighted area in Hickman Mills to see ‘true-to-market’ townhouses, apartments
La Cima en Loma Vista is set to include a luxury townhome development and modern apartment complex.
Phil LeVota charged in ‘bribery scheme’ involving DaRon McGee
A federal indictment alleges LeVota offered a candidate a job in exchange for dropping out of the race.
How south Kansas City voted in the Aug. 4 election
South Kansas City voters made important decisions about leadership, the petition process, taxes and more.
Author talks, games and more at Main Street Belton bookstore
Set your sights on Faded Pages Bookstore, located at 319 Main St. in Belton.