Kansas City Sunday News Nice Side

It's Sunday and we wanted to take just a moment to focus on stories that DON'T make readers want to hide under their beds.

As always, it's nice to occasionally take a pause from the local discourse and remember that MOST Kansas City life doesn't revolve around culture war and partisan death threats.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

New Child Protection Center building in Kansas City aims to help 950 children in 2024

Kansas City's Child Protection Center, a nonprofit, is up and running in it's new building along Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri.

Veterans hold surprise parade for WWII Navy Veteran turning 100 years old

A local WWII veteran is marking an extraordinary milestone - turning 100 years young this month!

Lenexa-based Heart to Heart International is bringing medical supplies to Gaza and Israel

The humanitarian organization Heart to Heart International, based in Lenexa, Kansas, is working with partners in the Middle East to bring humanitarian aid to people in Gaza and Israel.

'Bring C'eria home': Community works to bring home KC native stuck in Florida due to high medical costs

C'eria Lagrone had a life-threatening accident in September, and now her community is showing up to bring her home.

Metro area superintendent wins Kansas Superintendent of the Year award

The superintendent of the Shawnee Mission School District has been announced as the 2024 Kansas Superintendent of the Year.

Youth Resiliency Center provides safe haven and support to vulnerable youth

A local nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing essential services and support to young people with traumatic pasts, as well as those who have run away or are experiencing homelessness.

Minor Park is an overlooked gem in south KC

Governments create public parks to provide a better quality of life. Minor Park is an excellent example of this benefit.

'It's just really heartwarming': KCPS students make, package meals for Kids Feeding Kids

Kids Feeding Kids teaches students their way around a professional kitchen, while the food they whip up goes to those facing food insecurity or organizations like YMCA Head Start.

Kansas governor announces $11 million funding boost for early childhood education

On Thursday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced $11 million to expand access to early childhood education.

Craft fall sale empowering adults with KCK Prepare House

A Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools community-based organization is empowering adults with intellectual disabilities with an upcoming fall sale.

Fall Family Outdoor Fun in Kansas City

I have a new video out! Please share and subscribe. Subscriptions are free. Looking for a family friendly venue to do fun stuff outdoors in the Kansas City area? Do you want to distract and entertain the kids with a new playground, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and apple cider?

Meet KC, a therapy dog at a Grain Valley elementary School bringing joy

Grain Valley school educate the whole child with trained therapy dogs. two-year-old KC's purpose is to comfort staff and students and help them feel their best.

Preparing young women to be future first responders

Young girls spent the day feeling what it's like to be a first responder at Catching Fury.

More for the morning update in just a moment . . . STAY TUNED!!!