Working Toward Kansas City Winning Streak

This quick collection is only for our most dedicated denizens of the Kansas City discourse even if there's not much to debate.

It has been a minute since we shared community-based links but it's important to keep track of some of the nicer things happening locally that aren't merely fodder for argumentation.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Mission At New Locale

American Royal provides agenda for 125th anniversary

The organization will have events and programs around the Kansas City metro area.

Kansas City Mission For Troops Expands Across Nation

Milwaukee, WI | VCP

Located on a 7-acre property in Milwaukee's northwest side, Veterans Community Project will be a specialized village of tiny homes with on-site, wraparound support services designed to equip Veterans experiencing homelessness with the tools needed to return to a stable, prosperous, independent life.

Life Lesson For Local Voters

Kansas City, Kansas, school bond would mean higher taxes, new schools, but only if voters approve

If approved on May 7, the $420 million bond would replace two KCKPS middle schools and pay for six elementary schools to consolidate into three new buildings.

The Dotte Earns Another Chance

'The right direction': State board restores full accreditation for KCK Public Schools

Last year Kansas put the district on conditional accreditation. It meant the district remained in good standing, but state officials were unconvinced of evidence in student performance growth.

Show-Me More Money For Classrooms In Need

Missouri legislature passes expansive K-12 education bill that includes raise for teachers

Only the second bill passed this session, narrowly passed legislation on its way to Gov. Mike Parson funnels money to private schools through a tax credit scholarship programs.

Suburban Switcheroo

Pawportunities to hand animal control duties back to the city of Blue Springs

The move means Pawportunites will need a new facility by October 2024

Getting Missouri Connected

Attention to internet access is ramping up across both sides of state line

The state of Missouri got $1.7 billion through the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to help bring broadband to areas without access.

KCFD TO RESCUE!!!

Kansas City firefighters help family after damaging crash

Kansas City firefighters repaired a porch after they responded to a crash that ended with a car hitting a house and damaged it.

Community Teachable Moment

Lee's Summit school rallies around teacher after devastating car crash

Written Word Endures

The Independent - 125 Years of Tradition

"The modernity of yesterday is the tradition of today, and the modernity of today will be tradition tomorrow." Jose Andres Tradition is a beautiful thread that weaves itself throughout the tapestry of human history. It binds our past, guides our present, and helps to shape our future.

Triumph Of Local Suds

Historic Independence drive-in reopens after fire forces months-long closure

Mugs-Up Root Beer is back and ready to serve its iconic frosted drinks and whiz burgers in Independence

Home Team Earns Latest Early Season Victory

Royals stymie Blue Jays bats, win yet another 3-2 game

Starter Alec Marsh left the game early, but the bullpen had his back.

Well-Deserved Publicity For Pupper

A Kansas City area therapy dog is the star of a new children's book

Hudson, a three-year-old golden doodle in Independence, is quickly turning into a local celebrity

Hopefully, more for later in the morning . . . STAY TUNED!!!