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Half-million dollars in casino charitable grants go to local agencies

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT

Thirteen agencies were awarded grants last week from the half-million dollars donated by the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway for charitable community use.

Weather takes toll on outdoor festivals; Applefest to end

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:48 GMT

The weather took a toll on a planned weekend of festivals recently in Wyandotte County.

Remembering the teachers who made a difference in life

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:33:00 GMT

During National Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked a few people to tell us how a teacher or teachers made a difference in their lives.

State board to vote on science standards again

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:22:11 GMT

Will the season of Kansas pseudo-science start again soon?

Appointment expected soon for UG Commission, 1st District at large

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:54:00 GMT

One of the hottest topics around town focuses on the Unified Government commissioner appointment in the 1st District, at large.

State conservatives kill Wyandotte County’s prevailing wage ordinance

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:16:00 GMT

Backroom politics in the Kansas Legislature played a role in killing Wyandotte County’s prevailing wage ordinance, according to Unified Government lobbyist Mike Taylor.

Opinion: Residents file complaint about snowstorm primary election

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:59:39 GMT

Some residents viewed the actions taken in the primary election, when a foot of snow fell in the area, as discriminatory against minorities.

Analysis: Mayor-elect may face challenges getting some programs passed

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:54:00 GMT

Highly developed negotiating skills could be a factor in the success of the next Unified Government mayor.

Look for election coverage in this week’s WDN

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:02:34 GMT

This week, we offer election coverage for the April 2 spring city and school board elections.

A renaissance of ideas in Kansas City, Kan.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:42:00 GMT

This spring brings a renaissance of ideas to Kansas City, Kan.

Opinion: Residents in eastern KCK deserve YMCA facility

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:14:00 GMT

A downtown institution closing is another sad chapter in the decline of the older parts of the city. The community should continue to work on getting a YMCA for the eastern part of KCK.

One of most significant aspects of the mayoral primary

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:45:02 GMT

Few have covered one of the most significant aspects of the mayoral primary in Kansas City, Kan.

Mother Nature casts biggest vote in this year’s primary election

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:20:00 GMT

Blame it on the weather. Mother Nature had the biggest influence on the primary election this year.

Local Red Cross sends volunteers to help with hurricane victims

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:24:00 GMT

Returning this past weekend from her second deployment to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy, Jennifer Tarwater said that it may take years for the East Coast to fully recover from the disaster.

Habitat ReStore opens new location in KCK

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:55:00 GMT

A new location for the Habitat ReStore at 1270 Merriam Lane in Kansas City, Kan., opened recently.