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KC art students are transforming the Riverfront Heritage Trail with vibrant murals
Nineteen art students recently went to work transforming the dull levee walls lining the Riverfront Heritage Trail with vibrant murals. Commissioned by Port KC, the Kansas City Art Institute students completed four murals this spring as part of the first phase of the project to bring a little life to the riverfront trail.
Fort Leonard Wood is losing the band that has provided its soundtrack for 70 years
The final note is coming soon for the band that has been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for 70 years. The 399th Army Band stationed at the post west of Rolla is one of four bands the Army has decided to deactivate as part of a restructuring plan. All members will be reassigned by the middle of October.
Top Performances and Draft Picks: Waters Wins, Chazz Martinez Shines
The Royals saw Drew Waters win Player of the Week, while Chazz Martinez impressed, and Jac Caglianone hit a home run for the Storm Chasers and River Bandits, respectively. Notable performances were seen across different levels of the minor leagues this week. Drew Waters led the International League with 22...
Brittany Mahomes Goes Viral Sharing New Photos of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, recently returned home from a month-long European vacation. During their trip, which included stops in Spain, Portugal, London, and Switzerland, the couple traveled to Amsterdam to catch Taylor Swift's "Eras" ...
Mexican restaurant in former IHOP spot
A Mexican cuisine restaurant has opened near the intersection of I-29 and 64th Street, Kansas City in southern Platte County. Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant occupies the former IHOP location at 5201 NW 64th Street, in the development area known as Tremont Square East. Palacio Maya also has locations in Gladstone and Independence.
Candidates in contested Boone County primary races share why they're running
The Aug. 6 primary is coming up and candidates in contested races are in the final push for selection as their respective party's candidate. In Boone County, there are three contested primary races for county level and Missouri General Assembly positions. While there are other contested primaries for statewide governor's cabinet level positions and national representation on the ballot, the Tribune is focusing, for now, on contests for sheriff, Missouri House District 50 and Missouri House District 44.
The end of Kansas City's free expungement clinic
Law students at UMKC's Expungement Clinic helped nearly 60 people clear their criminal records, giving them better opportunities for jobs and housing. But the clinic's funding has run out. Plus: Foster group homes are meant for youth with significant behavioral and mental health issues, but Missouri doesn't have enough beds for girls.
3 players who could be affected by the Cardinals drafting JJ Wetherholt
There were many varying reactions to the St. Louis Cardinals drafting JJ Wetherholt. The bulk of them were positive. Some fans were begging for a pitcher -- though there wasn't a viable one available anymore by the time St. Louis was on the clock. Others began immediately identifying players who could or should be traded after the selection. The tertiary group was the most baffling to me, yet here I am catering to this minority strictly to disprove them.
St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time
“Good morning!” calls a cheery teenager from a stand at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. William Snow, a rising junior at Soldan High School, is working the booth for the Show Me the World program, eagerly asking passersby if they would like to learn more. “I’m not a very...
Massive amounts of rain causing Central Missouri Flooding
CENTRAL, Mo. (KOAM) — Massive amounts of rainfall in a short period of time is causing flooding issues from Central Missouri through the St Louis area, Illinois and Tennessee. And it is not over, the NWS-St Louis issued a Flood Warning until Wednesday morning at 7 a.m.
Missouri, Kansas Brace for Severe Thunderstorm Watch This Morning
Kansas City, MO – Residents in northwestern and north-central Missouri are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch this morning as the NWS Storm Prediction Center warns of potential damaging winds and large hail. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, the watch is effective from 7:10 AM to 1:00 PM...
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