Press Releases

This Week at the Blue Room: Jazzy Jazz Miyagi, Divas Night Out, Darryl White + Memorial Day Jam

This Week at the Blue Room May 22–25, 2026 · The Blue Room · 1600 E 18th St, Kansas CityA Memorial Day weekend at 18th & Vine — four Blue Room shows across three nights, with the rest of the district celebrating around them.

Mulvane Art Fair Brings Fine Art, Music, Food and Fun to Topeka June 6–7

Topeka, Kan. — The much-anticipated Washburn University Mulvane Art Fair returns this summer on June 6–7, featuring the work of more than 85 juried artists from across the country.

WyCo Dumpster Days Returns May 1 & 2

KANSAS CITY, KS - Wyandotte County residents will have a chance to get rid of old furniture, mattresses, and other bulky household items during the first Wyandotte County Dumpster Days event of 2026, hosted by the Unified Government’s Public Works Department.

A Call to Action to Help Fight Kidney Failure in At-Risk Communities: American Kidney Fund Urges People to be APOL1 Aware

Newly established AMKD Coalition unites leading voices to address need to heighten awareness of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) ROCKVILLE, Md.

American Royal Announces First Events at New Kansas City, Kansas Facility This Fall

American Royal Announces First Events at New Kansas City, Kansas Facility This FallKANSAS CITY, Kan.

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR PRO TEM RYANA PARKS SHAW ON RECENT MISLEADING HEADLINES

KANSAS CITY, MO —February 26, 2026-- "For the past seven years, I have served as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, guided by integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Housing Authority of Kansas City, MO Announces $2.6 Billion Development Plan to Redefine Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (HAKC) announced today that its Board of Commissioners has officially approved a groundbreaking multi-year Development Plan valued at $2.6 billion.

Kansas City Approves Mayor Lucas’s Rules to Address Chronic Nuisance Businesses, Parking Lots, and Public Spaces

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council on Thursday passed new rules to prevent violent crimes at chronic nuisance businesses, parking lots, and troubled spaces.   Ordinance No.