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Safe Trick-or-Treating in Wyandotte County
Kids love to trick-or-treat for Halloween, but it can be scary for concerned parents. Safety concerning door-to-door trick-or-treating has increased over the years especially in inner-city locations like Wyandotte County. Parents have many concerns about what candy their child is receiving, how cold it can be outside, and how quickly it becomes dark. Wyandotte County offers several…
More than a cheap drink, Argentine’s ‘Nest’ is a place of history, community
Snuggled in a corner of 26th Street, behind the train tracks in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, sits a place with a rich history: American Legion Post #213, also known as The Eagles Nest. It’s a place where families gather to cheer on their teammates during baseball tournaments nearby, enjoy each other’s company…
A little version of some big art: The ‘Mini Vinnie Bini’
Since 1895, Italy has been the only host of one of the art world’s biggest events: the Venice Biennale. But this year – thanks to the artist collaborative Blanket Undercover – a little bit of the Biennale is coming to Kansas City. The Mini Vinnie Bini, open through Jan. 1, 2016, is a small-scale reproduction of…
‘Legends’ is still the new kid on the block. Here’s why that might be great for KCK.
Nine years after its opening, Legends Outlets Kansas City continues to surpass expectations — despite a public perception that the stores are struggling. “I believe the song is, ‘The haters gonna hate, hate, hate, and we’re gonna shake, shake, shake it off,” says Mark Holland, mayor of Kansas City, Kansas. Borrowing his words from musician Taylor Swift, who recently…
Ch-ch-ch-changes, for KCK shopping plaza
The Board of Commissioners of the Wyandotte County Unified Government meeting report
Workshop encourages innovation for an aging population
One in five Americans will be age 65 or older by the year 2030, according to the Census Bureau. As the baby boomers age, the question arises: How will we deal with this aging population? A group of students and faculty at UMKC is taking a look at this question.
Village Square will encourage Kansas Citians to 'disagree agreeably'
Allan Katz has spent the better part of a decade trying to solve a big problem in politics and has recently moved his fight to Kansas City. He wants to do the seemingly impossible: teach Kansas Citians on both sides of the aisle to “disagree agreeably.” Katz is the co-founder of the Village Square, a…
UMKC wins $7 million HIV grant
Mike Sherry – The Hale Center for Journalism The University of Missouri-Kansas City said Monday that its School of Nursing and Health Studies has received its largest grant ever, a $7 million federal award to establish a national HIV-prevention resource center. The five-year grant comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The center…
Chelsea Clinton speaks at launch event for women’s hall of fame
Chelsea Clinton was the featured speaker at the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon Monday at UMKC. She spoke about the need for more positive role models for young women and her work with the Clinton Foundation, of which she is vice president. The luncheon was held to celebrate the launch of the Starr Women’s…
Free dental care on way from UMKC
Mike Sherry – The Hale Center for Journalism Dental students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City are set to provide free services for low-income individuals next month. The students selected 240 patients during a day-long event at the school Saturday. Students selected the participants from approximately 350 individuals who showed up at the event. Organizers…
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