Kansas City Helps Despite 2025 Hard Times

There's no use denying reality, things are tough in Kansas City right now . . .

Last night, gunfire across the city & an 18th & Vine mass shooting killed half a dozen people in KC Proper . . .  

Worsening layoffs and local biz shut downs continue to claim jobs as the local economy sputters . . .

To make the situation even more intolerable, local government awards EPIC CASH to corporations worth BILLIONS whilst ramping up taxes on small biz and locals . . . 

And despite partisan slap fighting for personal gain, another "forever war" for the U.S. seems inevitable at this point . . .  

Nevertheless . . .  

So many Kansas City residents work & volunteer tirelessly for one another and serve as the bight side for our community.  

Check TKC news gathering of nicer stories that don't fit anywhere else on this otherwise snarky, critical and angst-y blog . . .

Kansas City dentists are stepping up to serve veterans - who desperately need dental care

More than 7 million veterans nationwide who get medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs are not eligible for dental care. Dentists are stepping up to address the issue in Kansas City.

Creating the Rainbow: After 40 years, Rainbow School director retires

By Kathy Feist When Deena Smith enrolled her daughters in her church's new preschool in 1982, she didn't realize that it was only the first step in what would become a 40-year career with the early...

More space, more hope: Flourish Furniture Bank boosts capacity to furnish homes for KC families in need

The only furniture bank in the Kansas City area providing complete home furnishings at no cost plans to serve 1,500 families this year, addressing critical needs amid housing challenges.

Paul Robeson Middle School future plan finds funding

Recent Center Planning and Development Council meeting also discusses proposed expansion of private Christian School

Wyandotte County residents share tips on how to beat the heat on a budget

The sunshine and extreme heat made for an awesome pool day in Wyandotte County, especially when the pool offered free admission.

KC Pumpkin Patch bringing unicorns, dinosaurs to life

Prehistoric and magical worlds are colliding at KC Pumpkin Patch, as dinosaurs and unicorns have taken over the farm. The "Roars and Rainbows" event continues June 21-22 and June 28-29.

Caregiving Squeezes Households Between Young and Old

In Kansas City, and around the nation, there is a growing number of adults constituting the "sandwich generation."

Local veteran receives service dog through Hy-Vee and F.I.S.H.

Retired First Sgt. Michael Gainey receives service dog, Lilly, in partnership with Hy-Vee and Friends in Service of Heroes in Olathe.

'My favorite place to be': Platte County Board of Services celebrates 50 years of inclusion, support

Platte County Board of Services is celebrating a major milestone, five decades of helping individuals with developmental disabilities thrive.

Leaps (and lunges) of faith

South Kansas City church opens fitness center

How you can help food pantries in the Kansas City area

June is National Hunger Awareness Month and many food banks in Missouri and Kansas are getting low on supplies due to recent USDA cuts.

Hopefully, we'll have more for the morning update . . . Again, thank you for reading this week . . .