As always, we remind readers that we never have time on this blog for nice news. BUT . . . Every so often and always on Sunday we take a pause and share a look at locals who are doing their very best for neighbors and community.
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Royals' Carter Jensen honors Children's Mercy with custom cleats
Players Weekend means custom bats, gloves and shoes across MLB. For Royals catcher Carter Jensen, his gear also carries a special connection to home.
'Celebrating the strength': KC Pink Warriors are taking their strength overseas for an international race
A local dragon boat team, the KC Pink Warriors, is taking their mission overseas for an international competition.
Nonprofit shows the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, provides safety tips
The nonprofit, Kids and Car Safety dives into the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car through a demonstration at Oakes Auto Group, a car dealership off Burlington in north Kansas City.
New outreach hub in Independence helps nonprofits get supplies they need
The U Matter Movement's new hub in Independence connects nonprofits with donated goods. It serves as a central location for donations in Eastern Jackson County.
Former Sporting KC star Matt Besler coaches free Kansas City soccer clinic
Seventy-five kids attended a free soccer clinic in the Northland on Saturday.
'This has been a need for a very long time': Olathe opens first alternative learning program for K-8 students
Olathe's Compass program offers K-8 students with behavioral and social-emotional needs a different path back to their home schools.
U.S. News ranks KCK high school best in Kansas for eighth consecutive year
One Kansas City-area high school continues to consistently rank among the top schools in the metro and nation.
Staenberg Collection featured at Epsten Gallery during "Summer of Champions"
AdventHealth uses championship tournament to launch brain health fair and wellness series
It was a perfect day to hit the golf course as AdventHealth concluded the final day of its championship tournament Sunday.
Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Kansas City celebrates culture with food, dance and family fun
Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Kansas City celebrates culture with food, dance and family fun