Month: February 2020
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Metro kids learn life skills and make friends through chess program
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post The game of chess is making a difference in the lives of kids across the metro. On May 12, nearly 200 of them got together to work on their skills and make new friends. “At the beginning of the game they shake hands, at the end of the game…
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Metro nonprofit One Good Meal might serve last lunch to elderly by month’s end
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post A Lee’s Summit nonprofit that helps put food on the table could be in it’s final days if it can’t pay thousands of dollars. One Good Meal feeds more than 100 elderly and home-bound people every day and might soon be serving it’s final lunch. “It’s reassuring to know that…
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Couple says KC officials giving them run-around after car crushed by concrete in city garage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A Lee’s Summit couple is still trying to get their car repaired after it was crushed by concrete in a city parking garage. Nearly one month ago, part of a KCMO parking garage ceiling collapsed on their car. Since then it’s been back and forth with the city, and their car…
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History not forgotten at Guadalupe Centers’ Cinco de Mayo celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A lot of people will no doubt celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, but do you know why you are celebrating? The Guadalupe Centers in Kansas City held their annual fiesta to bring the community together for traditional music, food, and culture. “Here in the states we celebrate it way…
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New app aims to educate KC residents about city’s segregation through driving tour
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post If you’re interested in taking a drive and learning something new, too, there’s a new app you might want to download. A new audio tour will take you through the history of segregation in Kansas City. It’s called Dividing Lines and is sponsored through the Johnson County Library. “Troost…
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Kids embrace science at School Day at the K
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post At School Day at the K on Thursday, kids experienced science on a big scale, but they also got to try their hand at it. Bayer Pharmaceuticals is teaming up with students at Wyandotte High School. They want to show younger kids what’s so cool about science. “This is…
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Kansas City’s 18th & Vine District celebrates International Jazz Day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine District jammed all day, and the jazz flowed all night on Monday. The American Jazz Museum and the Mutual Musicians Foundation celebrated together on International Jazz Day. The day celebrates the style of music that is part of the heart of Kansas City.…
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Urban neighborhood tour gives people a look east of Troost
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Some people in the metro may have a different view of the city’s east side. An urban development tour took residents around to show them what they’ve been working on, and what the future holds. Busses lined up at Kansas City Neighborhood Academy for a different type of trip.…
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Plaza Middle School named 2018’s kindest school in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Each year one school in Kansas City is named its kindest. This year it’s Plaza Middle School in the Northland. Students found out during a special assembly. Not only do these kids try to be kind each day — now, they’re being honored for it. “I was thrilled. Absolutely…
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Rain, burst pipe cause heavy water damage to metro nonprofit that helps the homeless
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A metro homeless nonprofit is cleaning up after rain and a pipe burst flooded its building. Hope Faith Ministries has a lot to rebuild after their first volunteer came in the morning of April 26 and saw water everywhere. Rain pushing against their failing roof put pressure on their…
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