Press Releases

Kansas City’s Growth Continues with Approval of Transformational Downtown Baseball Project

"With today’s approval, Kansas City continues on its three-decade journey to build America’s finest urban core, bringing millions more tourists, tens of thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars of investment to the heart of the region while retaining two great brands known in Kansas City and...

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office Weekly Case Update (July 29 – Aug. 7)

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 7, 2026Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced the following case outcomes and newly filed charges from the past week:Convictions and SentencingsRobert Spears – Sentenced on July 29 to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to Accessory-2nd Degree Murder,...

National Black Church Initiative Urges the Senate to Pass the Clarity Act Before the August Recess

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, is calling on the United States Senate to pass the Clarity Act before the August recess.

Congressman Cleaver Reintroduces Legislation to Remove Transportation Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated Citizens

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 23, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S.

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.