Kansas Metro Neighborhood News: COVID Vaxx For Youngsters

Throughout this town there are quite a few stories that deserve attention but might not fit in with the rest of our snark.

Here's a quick guide to stories that our TKC Blog Community thinks deserve another look . . .

Kansas City Pandemic Teachable Moment

KC Library to host vaccination clinics for kids 5 to 11

The vaccine rollout for kids is in full swing in Kansas City. "If you're here and you're interested, we can certainly get you vaccinated," said Adria Edwards, director of special projects at KC Care Health Center.Kids 5 to 11 will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Kansas City Library, at the Waldo, North-East, or Plaza branches starting next Tuesday.

COVID Protocol Postscript

Kansas City residents ready to get back to normal with city's more limited mask order

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City, Missouri's newest mask mandate is in effect. Masks are no longer required anywhere in the city except on school property, on school buses and in school buildings. "It's good I think. It's one step closer to get us back to how life used to be," said Ian Kelley.

Democracy Differes Amid Tales Of Two Communities

A tale of two turnouts: Johnson County sees high turnout, but Wyandotte County still struggles

Delivered every Tuesday and Thursday morning A donation to The Beacon goes beyond the newsroom. We amplify community voices, share resources and investigate systems, not just symptoms. The Beacon in your inbox. In-depth reporting delivered every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Across Johnson and Wyandotte counties, more than 127,000 voters cast ballots Nov.

Independence Copes With Loss

Independence fire chief talks PTSD following loss of member

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Independence Fire Chief Douglas Short says Fire Equipment Operator/Paramedic Chad Sappenfield wasn't afraid to talk about his post-traumatic stress disorder. After Sappenfield passed away last week , the department and his family wanted to make sure the community-at-large knows about his illness and the help he sought so it may help prevent another tragedy.

Rural Ruckus Over The Troops

Pleasant Hill church's request for Whiteman AFB honor guard turned down

A Pleasant Hill church says Whiteman Air Force Base has turned down its request for an honor guard at its Veterans Day service.

JoCo Offers COVID Life Lesson

Shawnee Mission approves use of $6M grant to continue COVID-19 testing in schools

The Shawnee Mission School District will continue its current method of testing students for COVID-19 with the help of a $6 million state grant. The board of education last week approved a contract with MAWD Pathology Group, a Lenexa-based lab, to continue PCR testing the same way the district has been testing since the spring.

South Side Season Of Drinking Starts

The Peanut Brings Its Classic Bar and Grill to South Kansas City Location

The Peanut's newest location, 12921 State Line Rd., opened October 27th, rising out of the shell of the former Luther's BBQ and Murray's Tables and Tap. Brent Sierks, Khalil Booshehri, and other business partners have led expansion of The Peanut's footprint throughout the bi-state area over the past decade.

Rocketman Tribute

Kansas City man uses talent to help the Dream Factory

Hide Transcript Show Transcript TALENTS TO HELP OTHERS. DAN GASSER WAS INTRODUCED TO THE DREAM FACTORYT AN A EVENT ROCKING FOR DREAMS WHEN I SAW A COUPLE OF THESE KIDS TELL THEIR STORY. I MEAN I WAS HOOKED.

Kansas City Lights Alglow

Upcoming holiday lights events

Holiday lights displays are popping up around the Kansas City metro.

Downtown Season Of Partying Persists

Miracle at Power and Light joins holiday pop-up bars as Christmas comes home to KC

It's Christmas in Kansas City - almost, teased the restaurant group behind the metro's popular Miracle holiday pop-up bars, announcing their return and two brand new locations. "It's official, we're back," Rockhill Restaurant Group, which operates the bars as Miracle Kansas City in partnership with Cocktail Kingdom, said Friday on its social media accounts.

Lady Baller Stays Winning

KC Current midfielder Victoria Pickett nominated for 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Current midfielder Victoria Pickett was announced Friday as a nominee for The National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Year presented by Ally, according to a KC Current news release. Two rounds of voting take place. The first round consists of players, owners, general managers, coaches, and the media.

Katie's Forecast For Now

Breezy but beautiful weekend

Hide Transcript Show Transcript MATT: I'M STILL LOOKING FOR THAT FOR MY RINGTE.ON CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE. THAT KIND OF GETS YOUR BLOOD MOVING ON A SATURYDA MORNING. KATIE: IT DOES. I KNOW A LOT OF HIGH SOOCHL KIDS ARE SLEEPING THIS MORNING AND DON'T KNOW WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THEM.

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window is song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .