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Kansas City superintendents say they'll focus on mental health as students return to school
Teachers, administrators and students are looking at ways to address mental health as students return back to the classroom for the new school year. Dr. Michael Schumacher, the new superintendent at Shawnee Mission School District, said part of the district's five year strategic plan will focus on addressing mental health.
Can the North Carolina Courage's unbeaten run surprise Kansas City Current in the NWSL?
This Sunday, WakeMed Soccer Park is going to be on fire. It's now time to see who's really got the guts to defy the odds and establish themselves as a powerhouse in the NWSL. On one side, we have North Carolina Courage, known for their relentless strength at home. On the other, Kansas City Current-a team that's already proven they're not afraid to break records-and hearts-even on the road.
1 Missouri Place Just Tied a 143-Year-Old Heat Record Tuesday
It's not exactly breaking news that all of Missouri was hot on Tuesday, August 27. However, there was one place in the state that is now confirmed to have tied a 143-year-old high temperature record. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri shared several facts today. First is the...
Irish chef gunned down outside his US restaurant spoke about his granny igniting cooking passion
Shaun Brady, 44, was shot multiple times after trying to stop a teenage gang from stealing a car outside his restaurant, Brady and Fox, in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday
Renovation Sensation Debuts a Contemporary Neoclassic Home in Leawood
Black against white. Square lines meet soft arches. Marble and stone contrast with plush upholstery. This year’s Renovation Sensation Homes Tour features a new build that proves the old dictum: Opposites attract. From design inspiration to elegant reality, the entrepreneur homeowners with two young children relied on the advice...
Liberty North football triumphs in thriller over Blue Springs South for season-opening win
LIBERTY — Bleu Renfrow stepped up to the 12-yard line Friday, Aug. 30, and looked through the uprights on the north end of the Crossley Family Activity Complex. Here he was — with cheers from the home fans behind and a chance to win the season opener for the reigning Class 6 state champions over Blue Springs South after being down by eight points with over 4 minutes left to play.
Our Man IN KC: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, the KCK Taco Trail, and More!
Lights. Camera. Sandwich. If you know me well, it’s likely you also know my quirkiest obsession. The McRib. I already know what you’re thinking. How does the person who created a caviar-embellished ice cream (for Betty Rae’s in last month’s column) mark his calendar for that roughly month-long period in autumn when the famous rib-shaped pork sandwich graces the Golden Arches menu? If you don’t share the same obsession (trust me, plenty do), there’s little point in me explaining.
Four Art Events Not to Miss in September
Could the lyrics of the Oscar-winning song Falling Slowly from the Irish musical Once be more apropos this year?. From September 3 through 22, the romantic musical tells the story of two lonely people who find music and love in the streets of Dublin. Music and lyrics are by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová and the book is by Enda Walsh. Once is directed by KCRep’s own Stuart Carden.
Unicorn Theatre’s Artistic Director Ernie Nolan Answers Four Questions
When Cynthia Levin, the longtime artistic director of Unicorn Theatre, decided to retire after 45 years, the search was on. The multi-talented, outgoing, creative Ernie Nolan has answered the call, but not all by himself. “I’m coming to Kansas City with my husband, director, choreographer, and writer, Abe Reybold, and our two cats, Brutus Rochester Reybold Nolan and Bishop Nickleby Reybold Nolan,” he says.
Creed Humphrey Credits Patrick Mahomes’ Film Study for Success
Creed Humphrey, the Kansas City Chiefs center, attributes his significant performance improvement to studying film alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Over the past three years, his efforts have not only shielded Mahomes from hits but also earned him a four-year, $72 million contract extension, solidifying his place among the NFL's highest-paid centers. Mahomes' ability to read defenses and analyze gameplay has profoundly influenced Humphrey's approach, enhancing his own skills with a remarkable 96.6% pass block win rate in 2023. Head Coach Bill Belichick acknowledges the vital role of a reliable center in supporting quarterbacks like Mahomes, indicating the importance of Humphrey's contract extension.
High School Football Scores from around the Four State Area
Here’s a look at the final scores throughout the area in the Four States: Missouri Scores Cassville 16, Seneca 55 Aurora 6, Mt. Vernon 7 McDonald County 29, Lamar 32 Monett 22, Nevada 44 Carl Junction 7, Capital City 45 Carthage 55, Waynesville 7 Rich Hill 24, New Heights 82 East Newton 21, Springfield Catholic […]
In Culinary News: Penny’s
A coveted restaurant space with a pretty patio in The Shops of Prairie Village will soon open as Penny’s, a fourth restaurant concept from Penny and Doug Mufuka, owners of Bamboo Penny’s, KC Thai, and Aqua Penny’s. Their newest concept will open in the space that housed Blue Moose and Gravity, featuring more signature dishes from chef Penny’s native Thailand, including some that are currently only seen as limited weekly specials at Bamboo Penny’s. Beverage director Jenn Tosatto is also working on a cocktail menu with a signature low-and-no alcohol cocktail section, in addition to a large selection of wine and beer. The couple, along with local concept design and development specialist Michael Werner, opened Bamboo Penny’s in Leawood’s Park Place in 2021, and followed that with Aqua Penny’s in the same shopping center earlier this year.
Justin Reid: “No limit” due to quad injury this week
Chiefs safety Justin Reid dealt with a quad injury during training camp, but he doesn’t expect to impact him this week. Reid that he “wanted to play it smart and safe” when he got hurt in order to make sure that he wouldn’t make the injury any worse. He returned to practice recently and said on Sunday that “this past week has been really good for me to get my feet back underneath me” and he has no doubts about his readiness to face the Ravens on Thursday night.
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