Watch for “Luv Midtownkc” mural at 40th and Main

Local artist Trent Alexander will be painting a 10-foot mural on the side of the Thriftway at 40th and Main. When it’s done, before March 15, Main Street organizations hope people will take “selfies” in front of it to show ...

MainCor, Rehab Institute honored by The Whole Person

Push Girls producer and star Angela Rockwood encouraged the audience at The Whole Person luncheon to spend a day without complaining. The Whole Person honored two Midtown organizations today for supporting independence for people with disabilities. The ...

Party in the Parking Lot honors Main Street “red shirts”

A little wind and some chilly air didn’t stop MainCor’s Party in the Parking Lot celebration today. For the past seven years, the groups focused on improving Main Street has held the event to honor the work of the “Red Shirts,” the workers ...

Drug take-back coming up this Saturday

As they do several times a year, the Kansas City police are joining up with the US Drug Enforcement Administration for a drug take-back in MainCor parking lot,  3215 Main St., this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These groups want to encourage ...

Runners to compete in Main Street Mile on Saturday

Runners will be heading to Main Street this Saturday for the annual Main Street Mile, a one-mile race for families as well as competitive runners. The race is in its sixth year. It begins at 11 a.m. Main Street and Linwood and goes south to ...

Main Street thanks “red shirts” who keep the area safe

Main Street today celebrated the “red shirt crew” that has been patrolling Main Street for six years. The officers do daily patrols of Main Street from 27th to 47th Streets, monitoring activities, assisting with medical emergencies and illegal ...

Capitol Federal building at 43rd and Main

According to Capital Federal Savings Bank officials, the bank is building its fourth Missouri bank on the northwest corner 43rd and Main Street. At last week’s MainCor meeting, bank officers said they like the visibility of Main Street and ...

A chance to unload those used computers: Nov. 3 event

If you have a growing collection of used computers and peripherals sitting around your house, MainCor has an event for you this weekend. Here are the details: The fastest growing type of trash in the United States is electronic waste: computers, ...

Drug take-back brings in large haul in Midtown

Many folks cleaned out their medicine cabinets this weekend, and safely disposed of outdated or unused drugs that could be a temptation to teens and others. Midtown has lightened its load of outdated or forgotten prescription drugs. At last ...

Tomorrow’s the day to get rid of dangerous prescription drugs

The Kansas City Police Department and MainCor are planning another prescription drug take-back day tomorrow. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, September 29th, 10 am to 2 pm MainCor Parking Lot at 3215 Main Street Here are the ...