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Kansas City low-barrier shelter to operate year-round

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1 year ago

February 27, 2025

Kansas City low-barrier shelter to operate year-round

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, announced Thursday plans to expand its cold weather emergency shelter to year-round operation.

Beginning March 1, 2025, the network of low-barrier shelters will ensure continuous, accessible shelter options for individuals experiencing homelessness, filling a long-standing gap in services for the unhoused.

Over the past three years, the City has worked with service provider partners to operate low-barrier emergency shelters during the coldest months.

This collaboration, plans to strengthen operator capacity, standardize intake and care protocols, improve data collection through a shared software system- allowing shelters to maintain services beyond the winter months.

Timeline:

March-April: Contracts and locations finalized for 100 shelter beds
Summer 2025: Expansion to 160 beds for increased capacity
Fall 2025: Ramp-up of services for cold weather, following the established winter shelter model.
Shelter locations: ReStart, True Light, Open Doors, Heartland Center for Behavioral Change

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says the city will continue to implement compassionate solutions to make sure no one falls through the cracks.

“Kansas City is committed to ensuring those experiencing homelessness have shelters and a safe place to sleep. These low-barrier bed spaces available to all regardless of circumstances will establish a sustainable system and pathway to permanent housing for those most vulnerable in our community,” Lucas added.

For more information on Kansas City’s efforts to address homelessness, visit visit the city’s website..

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Rainy holiday: Spirit of Kansas’ Car Show, Blues fest, MHK cardboard box regatta cancelled

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12 hours ago

July 4, 2026

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Rainy holiday: Spirit of Kansas’ Car Show, Blues fest, MHK cardboard box regatta cancelled

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A rainy Independence Day morning is impacting holiday events around the area.

Following an initial delay, Shawnee Co. Parks + Recreation announced the Spirit of Kansas Car Show and Blue Festival is cancelled.

As of right now, the Capitol Federal Fireworks Show is still slated to start at 10 p.m.

Other Independence Day events like the Potwin Neighborhood parade and Collins Park Neighborhood parade have been cancelled due to the rainfall. The College Hill Neighborhood parade stepped off about 20 minutes late, but still got in their event.

In Manhattan, after remaining hopeful they’d be in the clear, Manhattan Parks and Rec cancelled its Star-Spangled Spectacular Cardboard Box Regatta.

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Colombia fans in Kansas City celebrated victory Friday over Ghana in the Round of 32 World Cup match

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22 hours ago

July 4, 2026

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Colombia fans in Kansas City celebrated victory Friday over Ghana in the Round of 32 World Cup match

KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne reports on stories in Overland Park, Johnson County and topics about government accountability. Share your story idea with Isabella.

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Colombians, Ghanians and Argentinians in Kansas City brought the energy and excitement for Friday’s Round of 32 matches in the World Cup.

Colombia fans in Kansas City celebrate victory win over Ghana in World Cup match

Colombia and Ghana played Friday at Kansas City Stadium, with Colombia winning over the Black Stars 1-0.

At Paisa MX Columbian Restaurant in North Kansas City, dozens celebrated their country’s win with dancing, food, and more dancing.

Colombia could now have a match with Argentina in the quarterfinals in Kansas City if both teams win their next matches

With Friday’s win over Cape Verde, Argentina is one step closer to coming back to Kansas City.

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“It’s a big deal for me because my dad is Argentinian,” Jeremias Carmona, a soccer fan said. “Having Argentina in our backyard is literally the best thing.”

But Cape Verde didn’t go home without a fight, pushing Argentina to extra time at the end of the match.

“If you’re not at the game, you feel like you’re at the game [at watch parties] because the amount of people there are here,” Carmona said.

Even though the matches are higher stakes and more intense, it’s still a special moment shared between families.

“It’s so cool to share [the game] with [my dad] who encouraged me and pushed me in soccer,” fan Kaelynn Seestadt said. “It’s been a really amazing experience.”

Valeria Lobo traveled to Kansas City with her mom, Bade, hoping to see her family’s country win.

“It’s our first Colombia match and we’re so excited,” Valeria Lobo said.

“Really big World Cup energy [in Kansas City],” Lobo said. “I love it so much.”

Some fans traveled from right down the road, buying their match tickets five minutes before an interview with KSHB 41 News.

“We’re going to do it and have the most memorable night of our life,” fan Ben Johnson said.

Kansas City turned yellow Friday night for both Ghana and Colombia, with the community giving that warm Midwest welcome.

“It feels like home,” Colombia fan Martha Bermudez said. “You get goosebumps to see your Colombia colors and hear your language.”

At Paisa MX, it was a home away from home for dozens of Colombians in Kansas City.

“We’ve been looking everywhere for a Colombia restaurant,” fan Christina Rose said. “The food made us feel like we were back home and this place has it all.”

Colombia will now face Switzerland in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7.

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