Kansas City 2024 Season Of Niceness Starts

This cowtown has always been nice . . . In fact, some might say that KC is known for being pathologically nice to a fault . . . Nevertheless . . . For late night & early morning readers we notice locals who miraculously discovered a way to turn the volume up to eleven on kindness amid this holiday season.

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Kelce's Man of the Year nomination reflects impact of Chiefs TE on Kansas City

His nomination for the Chiefs -- each NFL franchise gets a nominee -- is the result of his work with his nonprofit 87 and Running, which powered the Ignition Lab in Kansas City.


Kansas City nonprofits need to feed more hungry people with less funding. Here's what they're trying

Kansas City community kitchens are seeing higher demand as food prices remain high and COVID-19 assistance disappears. The food bank Harvesters is focusing on rescuing food waste as one way to shore up its supplies as demand rises, and donations are down.


Northland Clothing Center calls out for donations to support families in need

The Northland Clothing Center, has been a vital community resource providing clothing essentials to families in need.


Community Spreads Holiday Cheer at Prospect Plaza Park - Northeast News

Dorri Partain Managing Editor As the sun began to set on Wednesday, Dec. 4, neighbors with the Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council gathered at Prospect Plaza Park (1100 Prospect Ave) to share some holiday joy and treats.


Lee's Summit Social Services' Christmas store opens to provide gifts for more than 900 children

The holidays can be magical for children yet a financial burden for their parents. Lee's Summit Social Services works every year to make Christmas shopping easier.


18th & Vine's new ice-skating rink helps raise money for Kansas Citians with disabilities

The holiday season is a busy time of year for the Soul of Santa "Do Good" Foundation, an 18th & Vine based non-profit that works to provide support for low-income, disabled Kansas Citians and their families. The organization is preparing for its biggest fundraisers of the year, which includes a new ice-skating rink.


'It's transformational': $3M sidewalk project could connect NKC school, neighborhood

A Kansas City, Missouri, City Council committee reviewed a plan Tuesday morning to spend over $3 million to build about 10 blocks of sidewalks around Nashua Elementary School.


KC Chiefs Super Bowl Player Unveils My Cause My Cleats Design for Best Friends Animal Society

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi recently unveiled his 2024 My Cause My Cleats design. For his fourth year participating in the initiative, Nnadi chose to support Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America's shelters in 2025.


Coat donations help alleviate clothing insecurity in Kansas City

Students at John T. Hartman Elementary received free, brand-new coats Wednesday from a partnership between Kansas City Public Schools and Spire.


Creature Feature: Meet the wonderful Winnie

Are you or someone you know looking to adopt a new pet to your family? Winnie at Pleasant Hill Animal Control could be the one for you.


Collection of nearly 500 different nativity sets on display at Kansas City-area church

Some people collect coins, trading cards or even stamps but one pastor in Kansas City has spent years collecting nativity scenes.


Classic cars, luxury rides and charity at Kansas City's Mecum Auction

The Schrader family is auctioning 69 cars, a golf cart, and two motorcycles this weekend at the Mecum Auto Auction in Kansas City.

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