We take a peek around and notice times are tough with very little partisan sympathy for the other side of the aisle . . . And so we take a moment to highlight and share some of nicer stories that feature locals doing their very best for neighbors . . .
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Rooted in Community: Pendleton Heights Celebrates a Decade of Green Spaces - Northeast News
Bryan StalderContributor The Pendleton Heights neighborhood recently marked a milestone week of growth and resilience, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Community Orchard alongside Earth Day and Arbor Day festivities.
Johnson County woman shares lifesaving kidney transplant story, encourages others to donate
Kim Shufelberger realizes her fight isn't over. She wants people to realize that while a kidney transplant is lifesaving, the disease is still there.
JFS reaches out to community with neighborhood market
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is hosting a series of upcoming Neighbor Market events to make it easy for individuals and families to pick up free groceries and household essentials.
A food pantry creates ready-to-eat meals for its clientele
Tired of seeing large amounts of perishable food go to waste, a Lawrence-based food pantry made an unusual move: opening up its own kitchen to turn surplus food into prepared to-go meals.
Outpacing Melanoma 5K brings survivors together to run for skin cancer awareness, research
More than 1,500 participants joined the Outpacing Melanoma 5K, raising money and promoting early detection during Melanoma Awareness Month.
William Jewell student stops potential cyberattack against college
A William Jewell student helped stop a potential cyberattack after spotting suspicious alerts, preventing hackers from accessing college systems.
Park Hill Clothing Center searches for new home
The current home of the Park Hill Clothing Center is nearing its final days. Late last year, the Park Hill School District PTA decided to demolish Gerner House in 2028.
Harvesters working to end hunger in Kansas City communities
Harvesters turned donuts and dinner into dollars this weekend, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight hunger in the Kansas City area.
OP faith community remembering K-State student who died after falling out of fraternity house window
KSHB 41 News is learning new details from the Riley County, Kansas, Police Department about the death of a Kansas State University student who grew up in Overland Park.
Your guide to summer camps and programs in south Kansas City in 2026
South Kansas City kids have no shortage of ways to keep kids stay active and make memories this summer. Here's our guide to camps in and around the area.
Mom of 6 kids, local entrepreneur to open first storefront with help from KCMO grant
As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans plan trips to Kansas City for FIFA World Cup 26, the city is looking for local businesses to fill vacant retail spaces.
KC native biking 300 miles after mom's stage 4 cancer diagnosis
A Kansas City native is turning heartbreak into hope after her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma.
Mission non-profit teaches independent living skills to individuals with disabilities
A non-profit in Mission is highlighting a program that helps adults diagnosed with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
'Meet them where they're at': How migrant students are taught English before they graduate
There are 2,074 students in the USD 259 district who speak a language other than English at home. Here's how their taught to learn it.
Lee's Summit man hit by garbage truck while riding bike reunites with doctors who saved his life
A Lee's Summit man who was hit by a garbage truck and nearly killed in October 2025 reunited with the medical team who saved his life.
Wayside Waifs scavenger hunt helps Kansas City kids learn animal care and behavior
Kids and families gathered at Wayside Waifs in Kansas City for a scavenger hunt designed to teach animal behavior, pet care and stronger connections.
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