Kansas City Community Interlude

Our Sunday reminder that Kansas City his home to several good people doing very good things to improve our community. 

Accordingly, in this collection of local links we want to offer a bit of respect and highlight tireless volunteers and good deeds throughout the metro.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Carter Broadcast Group in Kansas City celebrates anniversary, long-lasting legacy

A Black-owned, family-operated broadcasting company in Kansas City is celebrating a major milestone this year.

Wayside Waifs 2025 Fur Ball Gala Silent Auction Items

Wayside Waifs' Casey Waugh joins Shane at the Overland Park Convention Center to share a few of the items up for auction at the 2025 Fur Ball Gala.

'I just feel a sense of safety': Traffic signal now operational at East 51st Street and Troost Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri, leaders celebrated the installation of a new traffic signal Friday at East 51st Street and Troost Avenue.

BoysGrow cultivates young leaders in South Kansas City through farming, purpose, entrepreneurship

"We're not trying to create the next farmers," said Tariq Nash, program director at BoysGrow and an alumnus of the program himself. "We're trying to create young men who realize they're capable, that the world is bigger than the four walls they see every day."

Revitalization project to begin on iconic mural in Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas

A revitalization project of the iconic Anthology of Argentine Mural is set to begin in September, but the project needs more funding.

Entrepreneur featured on Hallmark show finds identity beyond motherhood (with help from Connie Britton)

When Kansas City's Rochelle Owens answered a message from Hallmark, she had no idea it would launch her into the national spotlight - or transform her life as a single mother and aspiring entrepreneur.

New Lee's Summit sports facility opens new options for eastern Jackson County

The facility will be available to athletes of all ages and for recreational teams and competitive athletes.

Wyandotte High School Principal Mary Stewart to retire after 43-year career

Wyandotte High School Principal Mary Stewart has seen a few things during her four decades as an educator.

Kansas family hopes service dog will help child with severe epilepsy

A Kansas mother says a service dog could restore the hope her family has lost in managing her son's severe epilepsy.

Shawnee Mission School District librarian teaching good digital citizenship begins at home

Mill Creek Elementary hosts a Screen Sanity parent night to build healthier tech habits for kids and families.

Olathe's lowrider club model goes national, celebrated at 4th annual Culture Fest

Olathe's fourth annual Culture Fest takes place Friday at the Johnson County Square from 5-8 p.m., featuring food trucks, live music, and a special car show highlighting the community's lowrider club.

In depth: Roeland Park residents work to pay down school lunch debts

A national research group says school meal debt in Missouri and Kansas is in the millions of dollars.

Prison ministry seeks volunteers for June retreat - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

No previous prison ministry experience is required.

Happy Bottoms, Thrivent attempt to build world's largest diaper cake at Union Station

Happy Bottoms, a local nonprofit that provides diapers to families in need, attempts to build the world's largest diaper cake on Friday.

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