Jolene Davis and her adult son walk in downtown Kansas City. The family has just left a Jackson County courtroom where the son agreed that his mental health issues are substantial enough that she will take over his guardianship (Mary Sanchez for The Independent). The 30-year-old son of Jolene Davis ambles out of the courtroom ahead of her. He’s carrying…
Kansas City Mavericks versus Wichita Thunder on January 1, 2025. // Photo by Eli Ralls The Kansas City Mavericks hosted the Wichita Thunder in a New Year’s Eve matchup on the ice, falling short in a 4-3 shootout. It was a pretty stagnant first period until the Thunder scored with just 20 seconds left in the slot. The Mavericks answered…
Art by Michael Schliefke When someone takes the opportunity to walk into local artist Michael Schliefke’s Northeast Kansas City studio, it’s impossible to find every joke he’s proudly displayed on his walls, bookshelves, and tables because there will always be another punchline tucked into the deepest crevices of the winding, multi-level workplace. Not even the keenest eye could catch them…
Art by Keegan Hudspeth Welcome dearest readers to the January print issue of The Pitch—grown and harvested locally in the heart of KC. Pointing back at the year we just survived and labeling it “The Worst Year Ever” has become meaningless, as it now feels less like an indictment of things going wrong and more like an annual tradition. This…
BC Bistro BC Bistro was the perfect spot for a casual lunch with my mom and daughter. The ambiance felt effortlessly festive, with a cozy, holiday-inspired touch that made the space warm and inviting without going overboard. The service was just as welcoming—attentive and efficient, with hot, fresh food arriving at our table right on time. We started with the…
Photo by Raymond Forstater Last month, I sat alongside over 60 people who gathered at Equal Minded Cafe to listen to leaders of Sunrise Movement Kansas City talk about public transit. As conversations carried on throughout the night, it was clear that several community members don’t have cars or access to transportation other than the current Ride KC routes, and…
