Kansas City Life Lessons & Volunteers

We never know where to put these community-focused links because they're nice news that doesn't really fit with the "theme" of this blog . . . However, the reporting is important if only because it reminds us that there are SO MANY people in the KC metro doing the right thing for themselves and their neighbors. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Schools on Main Street adapt to new transit lanes along KC Streetcar route

As Kansas City students return to schools along Main Street, new transit lanes are set to transform daily drop-off and pick-up routines, aiming to enhance safety for families and commuters.

KC infant recovers after life-saving liver transplant

A nine-month-old girl with a rare, life-threatening liver disease has a new liver.

Development leaders laud HQ expansion for organization that opens workforce to Kansas Citians with autism

A new multimillion-dollar, 80,000-square-foot headquarters along Kansas City's Brush Creek marks a major milestone for Behavioral Health Allies, strengthening the organization's workforce training efforts and its belief in the potential for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, officials said Wednesday.

Homeschooling co-op puts emphasis on nature, away from the "old grind"

Grandview is home to two co-op experiences that extend learning for homeschooling families from around the metro

KC shelter slashes pet wait times from 257 days to 13

The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City says it cut average length of stay by 95% after removing adoption barriers.

Cristo Rey Kansas City celebrates 20 years of education and opportunities

Cristo Rey celebrates 20 years of education and opportunities. The school offers a unique path to success by combining academics with real-world job experience.

Spanish immersion day care coming to Gregory Blvd.

Former office space will open classroom doors in January 2026

KMBC 9 Editorial Aug. 29, 2025: Banding Together uplifts teachers, offers much-needed support

KMBC 9 is highlighting the importance of honoring educators around the Kansas City metro by uplifting school spirit and music with the schools' marching bands.

Community-led project promotes historical appreciation of south KCMO trails

South KC's Trailside Center partnered with KC Parks & Rec to create PIAC-funded interpretive panels.

Answering the call: Kansas City District volunteers bring expertise, compassion to national disaster response

Since the beginning of fiscal year 2025, more than 80 employees from the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have deployed across the co...