Kansas City Midweek Community Gathering: Season Of Giving Starts

For our late night & early morning denizens we bring a bevy of nicer news links from throughout the metro that offer a reassuring look at Kansas City Autumn life 2022.

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Vending machine that donates to charity with the swipe of a card returns to Kansas City

Instead of swapping swipes for snacks, this vending machine, back in a busy Kansas City area, helps serve the greater good.The Giving Machines are returning to Kansas City's Crown Center for the 2022 holiday season.With a swipe of your card, you can donate the amount that would cover a specific good or service for one of several area charities.

Nonprofit expects rise in evictions this winter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City nonprofit CHES believes the city could see a spike in evictions over the holiday season. But, the Credit and Home Ownership and Empowerment Services group says, a funding program could give struggling tenants hope. "For me it was difficult because I like to take care of things," Derricka McDaniel.

Dish & Drink KC: Outpost Social Club and Parisi Coffee

Biscuits and gravy at Outpost Social Club. // Photo by Tyler Shane Outpost Social Club Tucked away along Southwest Boulevard is your new favorite breakfast and lunch spot, Outpost Social Club. The unassuming breakfast joint is quaint and easygoing with a full cocktail bar, tons of greenery, and a menu full of your usual breakfast and lunch suspects.

Local nonprofit launches new careers in tech with its latest course

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Zoe Richardson walks into her office each week with a wave of gratitude and excitement. "I think it's a powerful position for a woman," said Richardson. She is an employee at Viagio Technologies, a software development firm. This position is a stark contrast to her past jobs in retail and art.

9-year-old with autism credited with saving Overland Park family from fire

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - An Overland Park mom credits her 9-year-old, who has autism, with saving their family from a fire. On Wednesday, the young hero got to meet a few of her heroes: the firefighters who made her feel safe that night.

Young Kansas City skater heads to nationals

Hide Transcript Show Transcript FOUND OUT SHE'S ONLY BEEN SKATING A SHORT TIME BUT IT'S BECOME A PASSION NARA HELFREY SPENDS 3 TO 4 HOURS A DAY ON THE ICE AND SHE STILL WANTS MORE. SHE DISCOVERED SKATING AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOUR YEARS AGO, AND IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST TRY IT WAS A LOT OF FUN, FALLING DOWN, GETTING BACKUP.

Grandview student wins Drug Enforcement Agency competition for best public service announcement on Fentanyl

GRANDVIEW, Mo. - KSHB 41 News has told you many stories about the illicit use of Fentanyl. Stories about people who have lost their loved ones to fentanyl, near-fatal overdoses, enforcement efforts and the billboards with the faces of those who lost their battle with the drug.

2 Kansas City Chiefs among top-10 best-selling jerseys in Germany

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NFL is continuing to branch out into the international market and after a successful trip to Munich, numbers show that two Kansas City Chiefs stars are among the best - selling jerseys in Germany. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena in the NFL Network's most watched international game ever.

Apocalypse Wow: Walking Dead fan favorite Cooper Andrews films in the metro

Cooper Andrews. // Courtesy PR When Cooper Andrews joined the cast of The Walking Dead, he was worried about how fans would perceive him. "I just didn't want people to think I was a butthead," he mentions on AMC's sister show, Talking Dead. "That was my fear.

Author sponsors dog adoptions at Kansas City shelters Nov. 17

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City animal shelters are taking a cue from a new children's book. "Antoine's Tail" tells the story of a dog that was rehabbed at a Kansas City shelter. After leaving the shelter Antoine spends his days paying it forward.

Lee's Summit art students paint downtown shop windows for holidays

Hide Transcript Show Transcript BUSINESS ALAN SHOPE HAS THE STORY IN HAND FOR A FIELD TRIP IS A GOOD TIME. IT'S A CLASS PROJECT THAT'S A LITTLE MORE COLORFUL THAN A CLASS PROJECT. IT'S REALLY COOL TO SEE YOUR ART UP AND LIKE PEOPLE TAKE PICTURES WITH IT.

You can help a Catholic Worker house continue its ministry

Almost 10 years ago, I wrote this column about Cherith Brook Catholic Worker house in Kansas City for The National Catholic Reporter. In it, I noted that although it's connected to the Catholic Worker model of the late activist Dorothy...

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