News across Greater Kansas City
Happy Anniversary, Betty and Don!
Not often can we take our hats off and blow our party whistles for a 75th anniversary celebration! Betty and Don Simpson of Mission Hills, Kansas, have spent 75 years […]
KC Streetcar workers vote to unionize, seeking 'a voice in the workplace' amid expansion talks
Privately-employed KC Streetcar operators, maintenance workers and maintenance technicians vote 41-11 to join the Teamsters union. Operators say their wages weren't keeping up with inflation, and they had no formal paid sick days or standardized break schedules.
COMPASSION THAT’S CONTAGIOUS: KC Rep opens season with 9/11 musical
Making good art out of an event as horrific as the 9/11 attacks is no small feat. Perhaps for that reason, of the hundreds of books, documentaries, TV shows, and […]
Powell Gardens – Fleur-ette
Stunning flowers and natural greenery arrangements set the scene for Powell Gardens’ annual Fleur-ette event, held on June 3rd at Union Station Kansas City. The lush garden party atmosphere welcomed […]
2026 Rising Star Luis Padilla
When 18-year-old Luis Padilla arrived in Kansas City from Mexico on a soccer scholarship, his sights were set on playing professionally. However, Kansas City quickly became home, and his passion […]
Congratulations On Your Engagement, Susan And Clayton!
Susan Sari Haenisch and Clayton John Hayley will exchange wedding vows this fall at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Susan is the daughter of Carol Fay Haenisch of Prairie […]
Getting Married in Lafayette County? What Couples Need to Know
By the time couples come to the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s Office for a marriage license, many are already thinking about the ceremony, the date, the people involved, and everything still left to plan. The license is the step that helps make the ceremony official, and…
Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA
More than 700 guests and volunteers gathered at Faulkner’s Ranch on June 28th for the 21st annual Carnival for CASA! Between the mechanical bull, face painting, the zipline, and great […]
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – The Arterie’s Al Fresco Culinary Journey
The Arterie’s first-ever progressive dinner, the Al Fresco Culinary Journey, took guests to The Kemper Museum of Art, The Kansas City Art Institute, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on […]
Kansas City Ballet – Annual Meeting
The Bishop Hogan Center was the setting for the Kansas City Ballet Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting on June 10th. Father Paul Turner hosted the afternoon’s soiree, where guests celebrated […]
Alphapointe – 2026 C & C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament
The National Golf Club of Kansas City was packed recently as 36 teams and 146 golfers participated in Alphapointe’s annual C & C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament. The day included […]
Harriman-Jewell Series – Dinner
Celebrating its 61st season, The Harriman-Jewell Series hosted a Dinner for major donors on May 27th at the gorgeous home of Jackie and John Middelkamp. Prior to their sold-out performance […]