Let Freedom Shine! The story of the Statue of Liberty in Belton’s Memorial Park
This eight foot statue of Lady Liberty came to Belton by way of Kansas
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Belton mother dispels mental health stigma with love, awareness
“Because if I’m going through this, there are other parents out there who are going through it the same way.”
Fun is all around this First Weekend in May
April showers bring May flowers, and also the return of outdoor festivals.
REAL IDs enforced at airports starting May 7th
“We have a lot of misinformed people lining up every morning outside the office.”
Up in the air
A house with an airplane hangar sounds cool unless you’re a nearby neighbor
High School Sports Update
Grandview and Center are basketball district champs, Belton rates in girls wrestling and Sion swims to sixth place.
Community Blood Drive in Belton on February 25
Healthy adults ages 18 and older are encouraged to donate if able.
Annual Belton event celebrates women
By Sara Wiercinski Belton’s 4th annual Women’s Conference is March 7 at Memorial Station. The
TJ’s South opens in Belton
Local ‘mom-and-pop chain’ serves up hearty home cooked food
Victims of south KC car crash off highway bridge are identified
The family was from Belton and Lee’s Summit.
Bountiful bagels: Find a taste of New York in Grandview and Belton
By Pete Dulin A fresh-baked bagel with a schmear of scallion cream cheese from Luca
South KC high school basketball roundup
By Brad Ziegler The high school basketball season has come to a close for south
Sisters open new event space on Scott Avenue, Belton
The Benson Event Space will hold its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 22 at noon.
Your guide to holiday lightings, shopping, Santa sightings, and entertainment
From Mayor Tree Lightings to Breakfast with Santa, from shopping specials to theater productions of A Christmas Carol – here’s the run down on South KC seasonal festivities.