Critical summer: Here's how everyone can help children 'learn, grow and play'

The summer of 2022 has arrived with refreshing joy and possibilities — but also with a heavy air of fear. The hot season has long brought out the best and the worst of the fellowship that brings neighborhoods together and the violence and neglect that endangers children and families. Here’s what KC is doing about it and how you can help.

Of oceans and art: Library summer reading programs promise adventure (and prizes)

Start your reading engines, kids. The Kansas City Public Library and the Mid-Continent Public Library are stocking up again at neighborhood branches near you with adventurous, beautiful themes — and prizes — to inspire summer reading.

Unique library and food pantry in Independence "the start of something big"

The Farview community in Independence gathered for a joyous block party Aug. 17, celebrating the opening of a unique neighborhood library that shares a food pantry and other services.

Vote411.org - Voter resource website

VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information.

Video: LINC Staff ride the MCPL Reading Rocket

The Reading Rocket is an early literacy mobile unit that serves children within the Mid-Continent Public Library district that have limited access to early literacy resources due to transportation or economic challenges.

Bee winner will represent Jackson County at Scripps National Spelling Bee

Meah Wilburn is applauded by Spelling Bee volunteers after winning the Jackson County Championship Spelling Bee on Feb. 23.