News across Greater Kansas City

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Looking to improve your balance, boost your confidence, and build muscular strength? Evidence-Based Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program is now open for registration!

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…

Speed and Agility Clinic
Help your youth athlete unleash their potential! Registration for our Speed & Agility Clinic is now open.
Stocksdale Stampede Youth Mountain Bike Race
Stocksdale Park will be closed Oct. 10 - 11 for the Stocksdale Stampede Youth Mountain Bike Race.

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…

Unpaid medical bills land hundreds of patients around KC in court each year. It’s only getting worse
On Tuesdays at 9 a.m., Jackson County Circuit Judge R. Travis Willingham’s downtown courtroom fills up with defendants who are often guilty. They are guilty of missing credit card payments, falling behind on small loans or failing to pay down something bought on credit.…

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.

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