Kansas City Community Over Conflict

Just for Sunday we wanted to update with something beyond doomscrolling and once again remind TKC readers that . . .

There are so many people in Kansas City doing great things for their neighbors and community. 

Of course there are wars, rumors of wars and all manner of hardship but, if only for a second, a few of these stories might inspire readers to look in the bright side for at least a second . . .  

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Kansas City Navy veteran shares journey after receiving new heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and some of the symptoms can be easy to brush off - until they become too serious to ignore. For David Miller, a Navy veteran, a persistent feeling that "something's not right" led him to seek medical help and ultimately learn he was in heart failure.

Overland Park high school students help care for dementia patients in unique program

Overland Park students are working in a special program where they're re-imagining what it means to take care of your brain.

Kansas City Kings wheelchair basketball team heading to national tournament

The Kansas City Kings wheelchair basketball team is preparing to compete for a national championship after a dominant season on the court.

KC Cares: Tyler's House provides a decompression chamber for young adults

Tyler's House KC offers many activities for teens to do after school. // Photo by Beth Lipoff It's important to have a safe space to be yourself, and sometimes those areas are in short supply for teenagers. Tyler's House KC has stepped in to try and fill the gap.

Kansas City mom honored for sickle cell advocacy and organizing lifesaving blood drives

A Kansas City mother is being honored during Black History Month for turning her family's personal struggle into a mission that is saving lives across the community.

This new midtown Kansas City gym is designed for people with physical disabilities

INCLŪSIV Wellness at 4142 Main St. offers adaptive fitness, inclusive group training and accessible coworking areas. It was created by Wesley Hamilton, who has used a wheelchair since being shot in 2012.

New resource center opens, bringing hope to people in addiction recovery

"Our whole thing is about bringing healing and love to our community and the people we serve, and we want to continue to help more people," Bobbi-Jo Reed, Healing House KC founder, said.

Driving Successful Lives in Kansas City: Vehicle Donations Create New Opportunities for America's Veterans

Driving Successful Lives Helps Veterans Regain Stability and Independence

Kansas City woman starts book subscription service from her home in memory of her best friend

She only includes books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and other People of Color) authors or authors featuring characters of color.

Woods Chapel United Methodist Church opens free prom boutique for 21st year

A Lee's Summit church is offering free prom dresses, suits and accessories to high schoolers for the 21st year. Donations accepted this week.

KMBC 9 Cares for Kids partners with HappyBottoms to provide diapers to local babies

Food on the table or diapers for little ones? That's the heartbreaking decision many local families make every day.

Blue Valley parents push back against potential orchestra cuts

Middle school parents in the Blue Valley School District are pushing back against potential cuts to the district's 5th-grade orchestra program.

Kansas City-area nonprofit shows support for first responders with 'Puppygram' delivery

A local group is spreading joy to and showing support for Kansas City-area first responders. And on Thursday, firefighters in Leawood, Kansas, couldn't help but smile thanks to their special delivery.

Small Town Dreams Turn Big For Marine, KCPD Officer

Hanging onto a helicopter, with the harness strapped and secure, somewhere on the other side of the world wasn’t exactly in Samantha Parkhurst’s mind’s eye, but it was perfect.

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