Unemployment Rate Worsens In Kansas City Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Jackson County increased recently.

Nominate Kansas City Public Library In The Pitch's 'Best Of KC 2021'

Below are a few suggestions to get you started. First-round nominations run through July 30.

University Of Missouri-Kansas City: IS Tech Update For June 2021

Microsoft 365 has many collaboration, communication, and storage features available to support your work.

Pet Taxi Driver Killed In Crash While Transporting Dog To Vet

David Hosch dedicated his life to driving animals to and from shelters and veterinary clinics in the Kansas City area and beyond.

Healthy, Affordable Housing Remains Scarce In Kansas City

Stay-at-home advice was meant to keep people safe from COVID. But it put some Kansas Citians at risk of unhealthy conditions in their homes.

Community In Color: Kansas City Public Library's Digital Exhibit Spotlights Historic Northeast Murals

Some 40-45 paintings now adorn businesses, schools and abandoned buildings that once were eyesores.

Kansas City Parks & Recreation: Kansas City Celebrates Missouri's Bicentennial

See the latest announcement from the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department.

Unhoused Kansas Citians Struggle To Stay Healthy

While COVID-19 amplified healthcare inequities faced by Kansas City's unhoused population, local service providers are stepping in to help.

How Did Kansas City Become Barbecue City, USA? KCQ Cooks Up A Delicious Tale

Speaking with a Kansas City Star reporter, he described having a hard time making barbecue pay the bills.

Update: KC Community And Police Come Together To Help Kids After Their Mother's Murder

The suspect and victim names previously listed in this article were incorrect.

KC City Council Approves Five Street Preservation Contracts Totaling Nearly $30 Million

The work will start as early as next week and includes over 2,600 street segments and 240 lane miles of resurfacing.

Kansas City Public Library: Central Youth Services Zine July 2021

The CYS Zine is a 16-page monthly mini magazine that highlights what's new and notable in the children's department of the Central Library.

Kansas City Auditor's Office Releases Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2021

The report is scheduled to be presented at the Council Business Session at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 1.

Taking A Cue From The Master: Henry Perry, Barbecue King Of Kansas City

From coast to coast, and most of all where auto highways stretch their busy trails, barbecue is the food supreme.

FAFSA Completions Down In MO: How Kansas City Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Kansas City area high schools.

Kansas City PD Warns Of Guns Being Stolen From Vehicles Parked In Entertainment Districts

With large gatherings expected throughout the holiday weekend, police are urging residents not to leave valuables in plain sight in cars.

Kansas City’s Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse

A shortage of affordable housing in Kansas City is not a new issue. But the pandemic made it worse, and exposed the region's failure to act.

Local Learning And Growing With Kansas City Public Library's Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading perennial playbook: Read any five books between June 1 and August 15.

Kansas City Public Library: The Legacy Of Lucile Bluford Lives On

She fell in love with journalism while working on the newspaper and yearbook at Lincoln High School.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Kansas City Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.

City Of KC Offices Closed July 5; Trash Pickup Affected

However, on July 5 you can place up to 12 bags curbside without any additional tags as long as each bag weighs less than 40 pounds.

‘Nearest By Air To Everywhere' - Kansas City Public Library Exhibit Charts Kansas City's Aviation History

The plane raced downhill and caught air, flying a short distance before its tail dipped and hit a tall fence post.

Three From KC Receive Appointments To Military Service Academies

The appointee list includes Aidan Thomas Himmler Dougherty, Benjamin Alexander Lahann, and Gabriel Bernard Spencer, all from Kansas City.

Kansas City Police: Rare World War I Airplane Parts Stolen

Police are trying to help a man retrieve priceless World War I artifacts that were inside a truck stolen from a hotel parking lot.

KC Water Uses Advanced Technology To Place Pipe Underneath The Missouri River

KC Water contractors are replacing a 70 year-old wastewater pipe near Searcy Creek Parkway and 210 highway.

Vaccinations At City Market This Weekend

City Market and the Kansas City Health Department announced their first vaccine partnership on Saturday, June 26.

Jackson County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Kansas City area compares to Missouri and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Application For University Of Missouri-Kansas City's Faculty Institute For Teaching Inclusive Curricula Extended

All applicants must be available to attend ALL workshops in order to receive the $500 stipend. Applications are due June 30, 2021.

Kansas City Officials Call On Residents To Share Their Vision For The Future

The first strategy session is scheduled for June 29.

COVID's Delta Variant Surges In Missouri

Only 41% of Kansas City residents have received their first dose of vaccine.

Kansas City Public Library's Cindy Hohl Elected To National, International Positions

Hohl joins the 15-person board of the American Library Association-affiliated Freedom to Read Foundation on July 1.

Kansas City Public Library Rapid Response: Quick Answers To Your Kansas City History Questions

Today, the small projection on the 30th floor is part of an apartment inhabited by a very lucky someone with a spectacular view.

Kansas City Police: After Release From Jail, Suspect Tries To Steal Truck From Off-Duty Officer

Luwayne B. Zundel, 63, is charged with second-degree robbery and 3rd- and 4th-degree assault.

Spectrum Expands State-of-the-Art Network in Kansas City Area

Spectrum’s Full Suite of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice Services Now Available, Including Gigabit Connections for Residents

Kansas City Public Library To Commemorate Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans following the end of the Civil War.

Grantham University Offers Laptop with Enrollment

Summer of Learning program available to new and returning students starting in July.

Pride Month Highlights Equity And Inclusion Work In Kansas City

The city has created a LGBTQ Commission, while a gender neutral restroom facilities policy is undergoing final council review.

Blood Donors Needed In Kansas City Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

Kansas City Parks & Recreation: Make Music Kansas City Debuts On June 21st!

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University Of Missouri-Kansas City: Diane Petrella Named Dean Of The College Of The Arts At Kent State University

Dean of the UMKC Conservatory, has accepted the position of Dean of the College of the Arts at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.