Kansas City Nicer News Overnight

Local readers shouldn't miss out on the nicer side of this town just because this TKC blog is jam packed with snark.

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Right now we share more than a few local news links that aren't so political or cynical. Some of these items are bittersweet and a few of them might even be helpful.

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New Kansas City food pantry is already serving hundreds of the city's most vulnerable residents

Vivent Health Food Pantry serves those living 500% below the federal poverty level living with HIV

Dogs may be man's best friend, but Kansas City-area animal shelters say dogs now need more friends

Dogs may be man's best friend, but local animal shelters say it's the dogs who now need more friends.

Art from the August 2023 issue of The Pitch

Cover by Hugo Juarez-Avalos, Jacqulyn Seyferth, Brooke Tramel Magazine background collage by Hugo Juarez-Avalos Magazine background collage by Brooke Tramel Magazine background collage by Jacqulyn Seyferth Tags: collage, Pitch covers

Tap List | Callsign Celebrates Birthday, Leans Into Food

Callsign Brewing marked its fifth anniversary with a wave of beer releases and the full-time opening of Tupelo Joe's at the brewery.

Deathbed confession, DNA tests bring siblings together for 1st time

It took a lifelong yearning for a sibling, a deathbed confession, DNA tests and nearly 80 years before a brother and sister found each other.

Senior living facility in Kansas City uses classic cars to help residents dealing with memory loss

"Maybe their first date night? It brings out those stories. The stories that we receive are endless,"

Kansas City-area doctor, teen share importance of young people getting physical exams

A local teen who suffered cardiac arrest and the cardiac arrest this week suffered Bronny James, son of hoops legend, LeBron James, is a reminder teens to get physical exams.

Plagued by teacher shortages, some states turn to fast-track credentialing * Missouri Independent

Plagued by teacher shortages, some states turn to fast-track credentialing. Critics worry that could do a disservice to young students.

Back-to-school savings event comes to Overland Park

Parents can get back-to-school items 50-90% off retail prices.

A Kansas City Facebook group is looking to help teachers heading back to school this fall

A local group is helping them get ready with Operation Teachers Toolbox

Shawnee Mission School District approves higher pay for certain subs

On Monday night, the Shawnee Mission District school board voted to increase pay for special education substitute teachers and substitute nurses.

Kansas City Royals release 2024 Spring Training schedule

The Royals will begin their 22nd season in the Cactus League on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024

WATCH: Mahomes makes Chiefs fan's year with autograph at training camp

Monday's Kansas City Chiefs' Training Camp was for season ticket members only. The rain did not stop fans from going to Missouri Western State University.

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