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Online Comment Period for US 50 Intersection Improvements Ends July 9
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting an online comment period (ongoing) until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, regarding intersection improvements on U.S. Route 50 in Johnson County. The online comment period opened at 4:30 p.m. on June 25. To view project plans or to leave comments online until...
Kansas City-area fireworks canceled over severe weather threat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The threat of severe weather takes some of the sizzle out of the Fourth of July fun. Instead of hosting fireworks displays Tuesday evening, the organizers of two events have been rescheduled to take place after the July Fourth holiday. In Kansas City, Kansas, the...
Ramp closures scheduled for NB/SB I-49 and MO 291 in Cass County, evening and overnight, July 8-13
CASS COUNTY – Crews will make updates to the pavement marking at the intersection of I-49 and MO 291 in Harrisonville requiring intermittent closures of the NB/SB I-49 exit ramps to MO 291, July 8-13. These intermittent closures will take place in the evening and overnight, from approximately 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., July 8-13. During the work, exit ramps in only one direction will be closed at a time. Once work is completed on the ramps in one direction, crews will move to work on the ramps in the other direction.
LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ALONG ROUTE 20 IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY NEXT WEEK
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will resurface Route 20 through Lafayette County beginning next week, resulting in traffic delays. Crews will resurface the highway from Business Route 13 near the Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, east to Route
Central JaxCo Fire offers tips to stay safe with fireworks on 4th of July
The Fourth of July is always a busy day for fire departments across the United States, but the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District has some tips for staying safe around fireworks.
Blue Springs town hall explaining upcoming bond issue election scheduled
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Leaders in Blue Springs will host a meeting to discuss an upcoming special election. Voters will decide August 6, whether to approve a bond issue to fund road improvements and road projects through the city. The issue will appear on the ballot as:. Leaders will...
Section of Southeast Johnson Street Set to Close Monday, July 8
A section of Southeast Johnson Street between Southeast Second and Southeast Third streets is set to close on Monday, July 8, for approximately two months. The closure is necessary for continued infrastructure work associated with the Downtown Market Plaza project. The detour route includes Southeast Grand Avenue, Southeast Third Street, Southeast Douglas Street, and Southeast Second Street.
Civic group set to hold series of candidate forums ahead of Aug. 6 primary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The League of Women Voters Kansas City is hosting a series of candidate forums in July ahead of the Aug. 6 primary. The group is focused on races in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. All of the following forums are virtual. The group plans to...
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