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"Check" it out: LINC hosts chess tournaments for area youth to practice the game.

Public outcry to proposed KCATA route eliminations led city council to find last-minute funding for the service as-is, at least through October 31.

KCMO voters: Question 2 asks for the approval the sale of 3.4-acre Longfellow Park. John Sharp explains the impact of that sale -- allowing expansion of the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City while retaining publicly accessible green space at no cost to the city.

New Reflections Technical Institute at 8625 Troost Ave offers courses in CDL, culinary arts, bookkeeping, and soon digital marketing. At the most recent Red Bridge Lions Club meeting, Sheoni Givens and Chif'Von Allen shared their program's success and vision to equip students with skills to make a…

Film reviewer Reed Ripley insists Disney's live action Snow White is worth a viewing -- with catchy songs, delightful dwarfs and Gal Gadot playing an old hag.

The Royals open the season with high hopes and a few new faces

Fire at Suburban Gardens Yard Waste maintenance building Martin City

The Village of Loch Lloyd Board of Trustees voted in favor of rezoning the closed Sechrest golf course to prepare for the proposed 45-house development on the site.

Two new nature preserves added to south Kansas City

What do you do with all that stuff after a spring cleaning session? Consider attending Re.Use.Full's "Un-Dumpster Day," this coming Saturday afternoon at South Broadland Presbyterian. They accept gently used stuff and will offer tire and electronic recycling services.

What’s happened to the Community Assistance Council?

Today's History column shares the story of Anna Holland Jones, an innovative educator who broke through barriers and left her mark on Kansas City.

Golf Outing supports Kansas City Public School kids

Mike Morgan and the Crawl perform Saturday night at BB's in a rare Midwest tour.

Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 9100 block of Grand.

First Baptist Church of Grandview Hosts 10th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway

There's a lot changing in Waldo... including new owners of the beloved Waldo Grain. The Telegraph met with the couple who have deep roots in the area and a commitment to sourcing local products.

Two women found suffering from injuries at an apartment on Minor Drive.

Grandview's new coffee shop aims to be a destination for coffee lovers, with a vibe unlike anything else in the KC metro.

Yesterday was the first-ever St. Patrick's Day parade at Truman Farm Villas in Grandview, where city groups marched in green to celebrate with residents.

Missing child Christian Newton, age 14, was recently spotted around 137th and Holmes Road after being reported missing since Tuesday afternoon.

Overland Park-based nonprofit thrift store Blessings Abound is expanding to Martin City. On April 26 they open their third store in the space previously occupied by Big Lots.

And the winners are in! The South KC Chamber named recipients of its annual community awards.

Free this evening? The Bryan Alford Experience performs a free concert at First Baptist Church from 6-8 pm.

The debate at last week's South Kansas City Alliance meeting became contentious over the proposed quarter-cent public safety sales tax issue that voters will decide April 8.

The Martin City Melodrama has a spring show -- it's patriotic (not political!) and stars rescue dogs from area shelters.

The big lead-up weekend to St. Patrick's Day is here! Find parade fun in Brookside, Belton and Martin City.

Most of the South Kansas City area high schools have wrapped up their winter sports seasons, and a few area teams are still competing. Here's an update from Brad Ziegler.

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services has announced they will expand their home visit program for families.

Grandview will mark the passing of a firefighter with a memorial followed by procession through town on Thursday.

A special partnership between Over the Rainbow and Academy for Integrated Arts means more kids can enjoy summer camp.

The League of Women Voters will host a virtual Candidate Forum for Hickman Mills School Board on March 20, in advance of the April 8 municipal election.

Our latest history column tells the stories of Sam Shepard, Troy Strode and Winston Dillard -- three enslaved people who lived in and helped build Jackson County.

Community mental health nonprofit ReDiscover has proposed plans to renovate the abandoned Price Chopper building at 9550 Blue Ridge Blvd to make space for therapy, urgent care and pharmacy.

Downtown Grandview has a new art house. The couple behind the movement are passionate about connecting artists and creating space for more art in the area.

According to the art director, there is so much local talent that she simply had to cast two pairs of actors to portray Felix and Oscar in Neil Simon’s classic play, which debuts tomorrow at Belton's Main Street Theater.

A judge has placed a temporary hold on a Kansas City ordinance that would ban landlords from discriminating against tenants based on source of income.

What has created Avila University’s rapid growth?

Meet the Brookside couple who opened Cru, the 80-seat bistro located in the former Michael Forbes Bar and Grille. They aim to serve up great food and wine, in a space that's truly part of the neighborhood.

“To be very clear, tremendous work is happening at Hickman Mills and the Board supports its efforts. But...there will be no action from this board at this time."

Center School District in south Kansas City is without a superintendent after Yolanda Cargile resigned at the beginning of February.

After discovering fire code violations and extreme health concerns last week, KCFD made the decision to close Cloverleaf apartments. All residents had been evacuated as of this morning, and the city has begun boarding up buildings.

South Kansas City Alliance's March 10 meeting at Red Bridge Public Library features debates on the proposed extension of the KCMO quarter-cent public safety tax and KCPS proposed bond issue.

Now in its 20th season, KCAT will perform Doubt: A Parable at Kansas City United Church of Christ in Brookside from March 6 to 23.

Residents of Cloverleaf apartments, located off highways 71 and 150 in south Kansas City, are being relocated from the deteriorated property with horrid conditions-- some units lacking running water, heat and trash services.

Move over, "Pretty Woman." Anora -- another modern-day fairy tale -- is as “real” as real gets.

At a meeting tomorrow, the Board of Trustees of Loch Lloyd will decide whether to rezone the abandoned Sechrest golf course for development.

The Hickman Mills C-1 School District announced yesterday that the state will hear its appeal for reclassification as fully accredited in a March 4 meeting.

The final public budget hearing will be Saturday, March 1 from 9 am to noon at Avila University. Kansas City residents are invited to hear from city officials and provide input on the proposed 2025-26 budget.

Leawood Village is a mixed-used luxury apartment/retail space across from Ward Parkway Center.