Kansas City Highlights: Emotional Support Pig Denied & Other Stories

For our late night and/or early morning denizens we share stories that don't fit anywhere else on the blog but STILL over a worthwhile glimpse of this beloved cowtown.

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Rock Chalk Tragedy Sad Enough To Make You Squeal

Kansas city won't allow 9-year-old to keep emotional support pig

A 9-year-old is heartbroken after city lawmakers in Kansas decided not to let him keep his emotional support animal, a potbellied pig named Ginger.After a Newton City Commission meeting this week, Owen Grigoreva is now worried about what's going to happen to his emotional support pig."Well, to me, it sounded like they said that we can't keep Ginger," Owen said.

River City Still Cheaper

Report: Kansas City's housing affordability remains high compares to other U.S. cities - Kansas City Business Journal

Although Kansas City remains affordable for people looking to buy a house, a recent report flagged it as a market to watch as prices creep up. RealtyHop ranked Kansas City No. 87 on its May affordability index, meaning that of the largest 100 U.S.

Taste Of Local Culture

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Cafe Cà Phê's AAPIconic Festival - In Kansas City

When Jackie Nguyen started Cafe Cà Phê in 2020, she wanted to create more spaces in Kansas City to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage. Since opening the brick-and-mortar doors of her Vietnamese coffee shop, Cafe Cà Phê in 2022, Nguyen has intentionally highlighted fellow AAPI-owned businesses and spoken out against Asian hate.

Serving As Tech Layover

Kansas City is one of the best stopoff places for digital nomads, report says - Kansas City Business Journal

One advantage of being a digital nomad is that you can go where the fun is, and Kansas City holds big appeal compared to other U.S., according to one new report. The study, from real estate platform Zumper, gave Kansas City high marks for cost of living and entertainment options, highlighting its barbecue scene and growing development in Downtown.

Home Team Rallies?!?

Royals walk it off on a safety squeeze, win 4-3

You know what they say. If you have Freddy Fermin, you're never out of it. Well, I don't know how many people actually say that, but it was true today. After over a month since their last series win, the Royals looked poised to finally get one, up 3-1 late.

Rolling With Nostalgia In A Big Way

Worlds of Fun sets date for grand opening of Zambezi Zinger roller coaster

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Roller coaster enthusiasts in Kansas City and across the Midwest will want to mark their calendars for May 26. That's when Worlds of Fun plans to offer the first rides to the general public of its new Zambezi Zinger roller coaster. The park is set to open at 11 a.m.

Start Planning To Celebrate Mom

Weekend Possibilities | Mother's Day, SERV, Space Camper

Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch, booze or an afternoon at the ballet. While mothers certainly deserve more than one day, other weekend options include pickleball at Overland Park's SERV and the Water Lantern Festival. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. SERV, 9051 Metcalf Ave., a new pickleball and restaurant complex in Overland Park, is open for business.

Language Lessons For All

Seal of Biliteracy program helps foster diversity at Kansas City Public Schools

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A Kansas City Public Schools program is rewarding students for being fluent in different languages, while fostering a diverse student body. In 2018, Missouri's Seal of Billiteracy program was introduced to KCPS as a way to encourage students to pursue and retain dual language skills.

Dive In To Fight Summer Scarcity

Pools look to get ahead of continued lifeguard shortages in 2023

Memorial Day is just weeks away.Many public swimming pools open that weekend, but only if they have enough lifeguards.The last few years have been rough waters for the swimming community. It's a nationwide problem, and pools in the metro have gotten a heads start on ensuring they are fully staffed."Labor Day weekend traditionally get them all winterized and all that.

Finding Courage To Fly The Coop 

Poio's chef-owner lets go of his popular KCK restaurant: 'I'm still learning how to relax'

Carlos Mortera struggled with the idea of not working all hours of the waking day, he shared, explaining that this subconscious guilt is sometimes known as "immigrant shame." "But life is more than just working," said the founder of The Bite Catering and Consulting and Poio.

12th & Oak Attempts To Save Earth

Kansas City has delivered nearly 10,000 new recycling carts so far. When to expect yours

Thousands of lucky Kansas City residents now have brand new recycling carts. Since introducing the carts at the start of May, the city has delivered them to nearly 10,000 households across the city - 9,689 as of Tuesday, to be exact, according to Sherae Honeycutt, a spokesperson for the city.

Spinning For Good  Cause

KC Disc Golf supports Bishop Sullivan food pantry with Ice Bowl donation

Abby HooverManaging Editor Last week, Kansas City Disc Golf donated funds raised during its annual Ice Bowl winter disc golf tournament to Bishop Sullivan Center, a nonprofit serving Northeast Kansas City. Founded in 1987, the Ice Bowl is a fun and competitive event working to fight food insecurity in the community.

Suburban Plans Cont'd

Architects reveal designs for Lee's Summit Downtown Market Plaza

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. - Lee's Summit City Council got a first look at schematic designs for its Downtown Market Plaza Tuesday evening. It's part of more than $100 million planned private-public partnership to add to the Eastern Jackson County suburb's downtown district. Public funding would create a new farmer's market and performance venue.

Weekend Forecast For Now

Sporadic rain showers roll through the metro

EXCLUSIVE LIVE RADAR AND NINE DAY FORECAST SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST, THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER. WELL, RAINY DAY TO DAY COULD BE A STORMY DAY TOMORROW. THAT'S RIGHT. SO WE HAVE ONE SYSTEM THAT'S LIFTING THROUGH CURRENTLY, AND THAT'S WHY IT'S BEEN KIND OF JUST A CLOUDY, DRIZZLY DAY.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.