Kansas City Mayor's Christmas Tree 2022 Aglow & Community News

Just a few nicer hyperlocal news links for early birds & night owls . . .

Here's late night and/or early morning info worth a peek . . .

Kansas City lights Mayor's Christmas tree at Crown Center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - If you needed a sign that the holiday season has arrived, here's a big one. Hundreds gathered around Crown Center on Friday night to watch Mayor Quinton Lucas flip the switch on the Mayor's Christmas Tree. Dazzling lights and colors lit up the sky in Kansas City, kicking off the holiday season.

Doctor from Liberty Hospital nominated for NFL's Fan of the Year Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A local doctor has been nominated for the NFL's Fan of the Year Award! Dr. Amy Patel is a breast imaging specialist and medical director of the Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital. Patel was selected as the Lamar Hunt legacy honoree at the Chiefs home opener.

20 years brings memories, modern challenges at Fort Osage Farm in Independence

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Homeowners across the metro are trying to figure out when they'll finish putting up their Christmas decorations after Thanksgiving, and the Christmas tree will play a central role in many of those holiday plans.

Martin City Melodrama's 'Muttcracker Suite' premiers this weekend

The Martin City Melodrama opens its 38th season with its Christmas production, Muttcracker Suite, along with a vaudeville revue featuring the Water Glass Symphony, every weekend starting November 25 to January 1, with a special presentation on Monday, December 26.

Merry Market kicks off at City Market with small businesses front and center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Merry Market is back at City Market. The spirit of the season bellowed through City Market on a pleasant Black Friday afternoon as Robert strummed Christmas music on his banjo. But temperatures weren't the only thing above average.

The First of the Christmas Season's Giving Machines Open in Kansas City

The first of the 2022 Christmas season's Light the World Giving Machines are now operating in Kansas City, Missouri. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has used these giving-focused vending machines since 2017 to help the poor and needy around the world. Camille N.

A guide to Kansas City's biggest holiday lights, merry markets and music in 2022

How early is too early for Christmas music on the radio and holiday Adventures? With another long election season wrapping up, we're eager to embrace our city's timeless holiday traditions and find new adventures to enjoy throughout fall and winter.

Hopefully, more for the morning update . . . STAY TUNED!!!