Atchison Globe · Baldwin City, KS
Benedictine Athletics Both Benedictine Cross Country teams found success at the 2026 Heart Cross Country Championships in Baldwin City, with the women capturing its second… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Startland News · Overland Park, KS
Nearby: Overland Park, KSAn intensive week of programming opened Monday at ShotTracker’s headquarters in Overland Park as a small cohort of founders — including two just-added Kansas City area innovators — began an immersive new experience led by Endeavor Heartland an Keystone Innovation District. Source
Bolivar Herald-Free Press · Prairie Village, KS
Nearby: Prairie Village, KSCitizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) has named Tim Francka as its new chief operating officer effective Dec. 1, 2026. Francka has served CMH for 37 years and most recently served as administrative director of long-term care for Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. “Tim’s 37 years of dedicated service to CMH, his deep commitment to our mission and the communities we serve, and the strong results he has achieved through his leadership of our long-term care division were significant factors in my decision,” said Michael Calhoun, CEO and executive director of CMH and CMH Foundation. “Having worked closely with Tim over the past several years, I have seen firsthand his outstanding work ethic and servant leadership approach.
The Beacon · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOWhen Vanessa Matt visits with Wyandotte County residents experiencing homelessness or on the brink of falling into it, she doesn’t make sweeping generalizations about what landed them there. Instead, Matt understands that each person, and their suite of needs, is entirely different. And she recognizes that many of the resources someone may need to get back on their feet don’t exist in their community. Matt, the senior manager of housing stabilization at Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc., is one part of a larger system of area nonprofits and organizations trying to eliminate chronic homelessness in one of the Kansas City area’s poorest counties. Their efforts come as homelessness and the cost of living climb in Wyandotte County, where nearly half of households can’t afford essential expenses, according to a recent analysis from United Way.
Garden City Telegram · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOUS ATTORNEY OFFICE RELEASEWICHITA – A Missouri woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for cyberstalking a victim in Kansas with threats of rape… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
West Plains Daily Quill · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOYears ago, a business could begin with a pencil and a quiet conversation after supper. At the kitchen table, someone would start adding up the cost of tools, jotting down ideas and thinking about that first customer. Nothing fancy. Just a plan, a little hope and the willingness to try. Someone says, “I think we could make this work.” That is a hopeful moment. But it is also a moment when a little encouragement — and some practical help — can make a difference. The SBA Office of Advocacy’s 2025 state profiles, using 2022 Census business data, report 15,387 veteran-majority-owned businesses in Iowa, 14,412 in Kansas, 33,730 in Missouri and 11,224 in Nebraska. Together, that is nearly 75,000 businesses across the Great Plains. With National Veterans Small Business Week underway, I think about the veterans and military spouses who may be sitting at that table right now. They have an idea. They are willing to work.
Kansas City Northeast News · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOBryan Stalder Contributor Long before Kansas City’s iconic avenues, rail lines, and brick architecture took shape, the ground beneath the Show-Me State was home to sprawling, highly sophisticated civilizations. But these ancient cultures didn’t just leave their history buried—their legacy remains written on the landscape today, preserved in visible earthworks standing tall right above our feet. In his newly released book, Native American Monuments of Missouri: A History & Guide, author and researcher Neal Fandek explores 10,000 years of Native presence, offering readers a tangible roadmap to the ancient wonders hidden right in their local neighborhoods. For residents of Northeast, this history isn’t just a distant story—it’s built directly into the local geography.
The Beacon · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOEnding a tense few weeks for Kansas City-area families who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, Children’s Mercy Hospital announced Tuesday it had made a deal to be in-network with UnitedHealthcare next year. “We are pleased to work with UnitedHealthcare and provide an in-network option for families who rely on ACA Marketplace coverage,” the hospital’s statement said. “This announcement reflects a shared commitment to helping children access the specialized care they need, while providing greater choice for families selecting coverage for 2027.” The news was welcome to Emmalyn Case, a Kansas City mom whose three children were among the 400 who had been set to lose access to the area’s only pediatric hospital. “I’m really glad that the insurance companies and Children’s Mercy have come together to find an option that will work for Kansas Citians,” Case said in a text message sent after the hospital’s announcement.
The Beacon · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOEditor’s note: This story was updated on Nov. 11 to reflect news that Children’s Mercy will be in network next year for UnitedHealthcare Affordable Care Act plans. Questions remain about the priorities and financial picture of Kansas City’s pediatric hospital after Children’s Mercy announced last week it would eliminate 115 jobs and shuffle 473 others to an outside contractor. In a statement, hospital leaders blamed rising costs and insufficient insurance reimbursement rates and said it needs to adapt to survive. “We continue to evolve our organizational structure to ensure we can remain one of only 28 independent, freestanding children’s hospitals in the country focused on kids,” the statement said. The layoffs come on the heels of a change to insurance options at Children’s Mercy that made national headlines, sparking viral conversations around Kansas City and causing panic among patients’ families who could lose access to care.
The Beacon · Kansas, MO
Nearby: Kansas, MOFollowing the dismissal of its lawsuit against the state of Kansas, Wyandotte County’s local government may soon repeal protections it had passed to have a stronger voice in negotiations surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs’ move across the state line. During a 5:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider two separate ordinances that, if approved, would mean the county would have to follow Kansas’ lead in how it wants to finance and manage the project. It would also mean that Wyandotte County would give up several conditions that it set when it initially agreed to dedicate a portion of its future local sales tax dollars toward helping to build the projected $3 billion, domed stadium in western Kansas City, Kansas. Their pending vote comes more than a week after Gov.
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSIn October, a reader shared with us that they stopped physical and occupational therapy while trying to straighten out their bills after reading a story about how one unpaid medical bill landed a KC-area patient in court. “My health has deteriorated since I quit the needed treatment,” they wrote. That response resonated with me and made me think of experiences that many also share. In October, The Beacon received: 38 story tips. 186 responses to our feedback form. In those tips and feedback, readers told us that an explanation helped make sense of certain issues, while others pointed out missing information, shared an experience or asked us to keep digging. I read those responses as part of my work leading civic engagement at The Beacon. Reader tips and follow-up questions also go to our reporters. Here’s some of what you put on our radar this month.
Startland News · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KS"We're not just a national law firm that happens to have an office in Kansas City," said Greg Kratofil. "We've been helping build this city's technology ecosystem for decades while also building a national practice capable of representing some of the most innovative companies in the world." Source
The Pitch · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSThem Dirty Roses. // photo b y Mike Dotson Them Dirty Roses Knuckleheads Thursday, November 5 Southern rockers Them Dirty Roses returned to Kansas City to blaze through a set of tunes at Knuckleheads and our photographer Mike Dotson was there to capture it all. Categories: Music Tags: knuckleheads, photo gallery, them dirty roses
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSDeborah Phillips walked up to the automatic sliding glass doors of the Sun Fresh in the Blue Parkway Shops on Oct. 26, only to be disappointed. The grocery store had closed for good the night before, citing “declining sales and rising operating costs.” Phillips works down the street and would often come by the store on her lunch break. She said the store shelves were sparsely stocked for months leading up to the sudden closure. “It’s a hard blow to the neighborhood,” said Phillips. “People don’t have anyplace else to go.” She said she’ll likely lean on the area’s fast-food options for her lunches now but was saddened to see the closure, particularly for those who live nearby or don’t have a car. “It’s a hard thing for a lot of people, particularly with Thanksgiving coming up,” Phillips said.
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSKansas City, Kansas Public Schools: Board Listening & Learning Session (Oct. 19, 2026) By Kenneth Heermann, Kansas City Documenter See more about this meeting at Documenters.org Summary The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education held a 90-minute listening and learning session where district leaders walked attendees through the 2026-2031 strategic plan. The Beacon Documenter was part of one of the groups that rotated to five tables where district administrators briefed attendees on the five focus areas of the strategic plan. Topics brought up by attendees included special education, district communication with parents, graduation credits and student electronic devices. District staff said it is a struggle to find special education teachers and paraprofessionals. Parents voiced some frustration with the district’s ParentSquare communication system.
