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What Soakie's meant to Kansas City's Black queer community
For years, Soakie's in downtown Kansas City was one of the only Black gay bars in the United States. The bar closed in 2004, as development began on the Power & Light District, but a new historical marker remembers its impact.
MORE THAN ‘JUST JERRY’: Stage and screen help theater artist articulate his identity
Jerry Mañan’s early life in Kansas was pretty much like that of any Midwestern kid. He was a standout in football and basketball, he went out for track, and he […]
Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants
Dorri PartainManaging Editor A 310-mile journey from Kansas City to St. Louis, serving as “call to action for Missourians to bridge divides”, ended on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Gateway… The post Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants first appeared on…
Part 2 by Adel Jeffries
Fiction written by Adel JeffriesContributor Recap The transition from the chaos of a war zone to the quiet routines of civilian life offers little comfort when the heart remains trapped… The post Part 2 by Adel Jeffries first appeared on Northeast News .
Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch Captures Northeast From Above for ‘The Front Page Project’
Bryan StalderContributor When evening falls over the Historic Northeast, golden light sweeps across the canopy of Kessler Park, illuminating over 300 acres of green space, limestone bluffs, and forested trails… The post Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch…
DS Sports Around the Grounds: Thursday, October 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City swept North Dakota in three sets at the Swinney Center in Kansas City, Missouri, worsening its conference start to 0-3. Sally Marong (Fr., Outside Hitter) led the offense with 9 kills, Reagan McIntosh (Jr., Setter) recorded 12 assists, and Haley…
Key Legal Protections to Help Family Businesses Thrive
Dr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor Growing a business that allows you to pursue your mission and positively impact your community is something we all work towards as owners. Building a… The post Key Legal Protections to Help Family Businesses Thrive first appeared on…
Late Fire Destroys Paseo West Victorian Home
Northeast News Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) units responded to a reported structure fire at 613 Forest at 11:03 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. On arrival, crews reported heavy fire… The post Late Fire Destroys Paseo West Victorian Home first appeared on Northeast News .
Puerto Rico tendrá nueva ruta directa desde Kansas City
La Compañía de Turismo de Puerto Rico (CTPR) y Southwest Airlines anunciaron hoy una nueva ruta directa entre el Aeropuerto Internacional de Kansas City (MCI), Missouri, y el Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín (SJU). El nuevo servicio operará inicialmente los sábados,…
Missouri has laws to stop abusers moving from one school to another. Are they enough?
Some parts of the law apply to educators no matter where they work, while others are specific to public schools.
8,000 games for Royals broadcaster Denny Matthews
The Kansas City Royals celebrated Denny Matthews’ 8,000th game behind the mic during last week’s matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. An inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Matthews has been "the voice of the Royals" since the team first began 57 years ago.
After ICE actions in western Kansas, communities and beef industry find it hard to recover
Immigration enforcement targeted western Kansas with sweeping actions over the last week, leaving people with and without legal status reeling. The beef industry that employs thousands in the area is working to get back on track.