Happy Monday, Kansas City!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- KCK Quindaro site is officially a national landmark
- Justice Horn is running for office in Jackson County
- Ashland Square Park’s new spray grounds are now open for the season
- ThrYve has released a 2025 guide to summer activities for little ones and teens
💡 Black Trivia Question: What was the name of the all-Black military pilot group that fought in World War II?
A. Flying Tigers B. Air Task Group 2 C. 100th Fighter Squadron D. The Tuskegee Airmen
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
KCK Quindaro Site Named National Historic Landmark
The Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas — once a stop along the Underground Railroad for people escaping slavery and a home to abolitionists during the “Free State” era — has officially gained National Historic Landmark status from the federal government!
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If you’re planning a Juneteenth event, let us know about it on our new online calendar! We’re running a complete Juneteenth calendar of events in our June 13 print issue and as a special post on our website. Get your info in TODAY! Deadline for events to be included in the print edition is June 6.
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Justice Horn Enters Race for Jackson County Legislature
Justice Horn just announced that he will run for Jackson County Legislature 1st District At-Large in 2026. Horn says his campaign will focus on uniting county communities and addressing economic inequality.
Read more on his background and mission
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COMMUNITY
New Ashland Square ‘Spray-Ground’ Replaces Former Pool
Ashland Square Park’s new $1.4 million spray ground is now open! KC’s east side community recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the debut of the park.
See videos of the ceremony and new water features
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Summer’s Almost Here – What’s a Kid to Do?
Keeping kids engaged during summer break just got easier for KC-area families looking to trade screen time for dream time. The 2025 Youth Opportunities & Resource Guide just dropped, created by ThrYve, and it’s packed with everything from paid gigs for teens to free spray parks for the little ones.
Missouri’s special legislative session begins today. After only two weeks away, Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City for a special legislative session. Here’s what to look out for. (KCUR)
Huge eruption on Italy’s Mt. Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano. Footage posted on social media shows long lines of people hurrying downhill away from the explosion. (CNN)
Trivia Answer: D. The Tuskegee Airmen. The all-Black military pilot group that fought in World War II was called the Tuskegee Airmen. They were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC), and their impressive performance led to the eventual desegregation of the armed forces.
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