Kansas City Neighborhood Highlights

For late night and early morning denizens of the discourse we share worthwhile community focused news that doesn't really fit anywhere else on the blog.

The news covers a myriad of angles regarding local life . . . A bit of sadness, celebration, volunteerism and tradition at the outset of Summer.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Price Chopper stores collecting funds and food to help feed children over the summer

1 in 8 children in the Kansas City metro face food insecurity.

Little boy found walking near Armour and Locust reunited with parents

Kansas City Police say the little boy's parents have been located and he is safe after he was found walking alone near Armour and Locust.

Air ambulances to carry blood products for 1st time in Kansas, Missouri in 30 years

Air ambulance helicopters operating in Kansas and Missouri will carry blood products for the first time in 30 years.

Henry Perry: Kansas City's Barbecue King

Tapping new resources and research tools, local historian Michael Sweeney has produced the first new historical assessment in 20 years of the undisputed father of Kansas City's barbecue tradition, Henry Perry. Sweeney shares his findings, including new insights into the life and career of the man to whom both Arthur Bryant's and Gates Bar-B-Q trace their roots.

One year later, woman recalls losing mom, aunt in Missouri train derailment

Tiffany Powers lost her mom and aunt in an Amtrak train derailment that she ended up surviving. Now, she is sharing her story for the first time since last year's tragedy.

Area police department providing free dog calming treats to residents to help with fireworks anxiety around the upcoming holiday

Supplies are limited.

Hickman Mills elementary school starts year-round program

In an effort to boost academic performance, a Hickman Mills School is trying out a year-round model where students are back in the classroom during the summer months.

Park Hill drops bus routes, adjusts bell schedule for 2023-24 school year

A lack of school bus drivers will force the Park Hill School District to scale back bus routes and adjust school times in 2023-24 school year.

Students take lead in serving at new Kansas City cafe with flair of culinary experience

A new Kansas City cafe is welcoming aspiring chefs of all ages and walks of life to learn more about the culinary industry.

'I'm just a kid': Ralph Yarl speaks out for first time since being shot after approaching wrong home

For the first time, Kansas City and the world will hear from Ralph Yarl, the teenager who was shot after he approached the wrong home.

The Jewel Ball - Prelude Party

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party officially kicked off the 2023 Jewel Ball season on June 1st at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. This year's Debutantes, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball, and Escorts were introduced to representatives from the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, beneficiaries of The Jewel Ball.

This Year's Shakespeare Fest Delivers a Delightful, Music-Filled "Tempest" - KC STUDIO

The current production of "The Tempest" running at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is a solid mounting of a difficult and delightful play.

Hopefully, we'll have more for the morning updates . . . STAY TUNED!!!