It's not really our style but the holiday season is creating a great deal of local nice news and so for the most dedicated denizens of our blog community who want quick & easy access to all things local, here's some of the more hopeful, kind, concerned and caring reports from the news cycle . . . For our blog community perusal and cut off from hater comments . . .
Kansas City Holiday Help
KC victim advocacy group providing Thanksgiving help for families who lost loved ones
Seven years ago, Rosilyn Temple's son was killed in a shooting the night before Thanksgiving. Every year the pain comes rushing back. "I'm going to make it with the grace of God. I know I am," Temple said. "I just need help." Help is exactly what she is extending to other families coping with loss.
KCPD Looking For This Lady
Kansas City police confirm 27-year-old is missing
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is looking for a missing 27-year-old woman. Casey Collins was last seen on Sunday in the area of 71 Highway and Longview Road. She is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes.
Help Find Her, Too
Kansas City, KS police looking for missing teenager
KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is looking for a missing girl who is in her mid-teens. Brooke A. Mayhew went missing on Tuesday and was last seen when she was dropped off at school on that day around 7 a.m.
Designing Better World
AltCap winner launching its first Rightfully Sewn-label little black dress
Winning $10,000 in this week's AltCap Your Biz Competition will help Rightfully Sewn expand, Jennifer Lapka said - a move coming on the heels of the non-profit releasing the first dress under its own label to support the Crossroads-based seamstress training program.
Inner Suburban Po-Po Good Deeds
Roeland Park police deliver groceries to young mother who sought help on social media
ROELAND PARK, KS (KCTV) -- Police offered some early holiday help for a young mother who used social media seeking assistance. Roeland Park officers found a post on Craigslist Friday morning from the mother of two who lives in Roeland Park asking for help to provide food to her and her 2-year-old and 3-week-old children.
Local Life Lesson
Pembroke Hill students assemble sack lunches for Harvesters
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Less than a week before Thanksgiving and students at one metro school are giving thanks by giving back. Students at Pembroke Hill assembled sack lunches Friday with items like fruit cups and crackers. They collected the food for the project and even decorated the sacks in art class.
Northeast Community Feast
Operation Thanksgiving: A chance to share the holiday
Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around, sharing good food and even better company. However, for many Kansas City residents, traditional Thanksgiving food is an unaffordable expense. In order to give all families a chance to celebrate the holiday, the community services organization Della Lamb is organizing their 26th annual Operation Thanksgiving.
Union Station Family Connection
Dozens of children find forever families on Adoption Day in KC
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Today, dozens of children became part of their forever families in KC. A family picture in front of the giant Christmas tree is a holiday tradition at Union Station. It is something Nicole Musto always wanted, but she and her husband Doug have never had children of their own.
Artsy Season Of Tribute
Local artist receives national attention for Patrick Mahomes painting
ROELAND PARK, Kan. - The explosive offense of the Kansas City Chiefs isn't the only thing drawing national attention. Artist and Kansas City native, Anthony Oropeza, creates dynamic paintings of the nearly picture-perfect Chiefs team. "There's a little extra love added into the work," said Oropeza.
Buy Local Out Of Love
How To Shop Kansas City For Everyone You Love This Holiday Season
There's no reason to just give a gift this holiday season when you can give the gift of Kansas City. These holiday craft and art sales will make shopping thoughtfully, and locally, simple. Belger Crane Yard Studios Open House & Holiday Sale Friday and Saturday, Nov.
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