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‘Faith it gives you that hope’: Over 30 pastors meet with KCKPD in push to reduce crime
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) — On Wednesday, over 30 faith leaders met with Kansas City Kansas Police to discuss how they can work together to reduce violent crime and improve the quality of life for everyone. This new effort is called ‘Pastors and Police’. KCKPD Chief Karl...
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri’s main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek is touting the Chinese divestment as he seeks reelection in an Aug. 6 Republican primary against challengers who also are denouncing financial connections to China.
2 of the top Republican candidates for Missouri governor debated Wednesday night in St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two of the top Republican candidates laid out their positions on immigration, law enforcement, gun control and other issues at a debate Wednesday night in St. Louis. Missouri Sen. Bill Eigel and Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft faced questions from three members of the...
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
(CNN) — New York’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stay out of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case, arguing the nation’s highest court should not grant a novel request by Missouri to pause his sentencing hearing and lift the gag order imposed on the former president in the case.
Woman arrested in Liberty after stolen vehicle leads trove of bank cards, IDs and more
LIBERTY, Mo. — One woman is in custody after law enforcement spotted a stolen car outside of a grocery store in Liberty, leading to evidence of shoplifting, identity theft and more. The situation unfolded on Tuesday after Clay County Sheriff's Office deputies found a stolen SUV in the parking...
Overland Park to add more EV chargers at these 5 public facilities
Overland Park plans to use federal funds to help cover the cost of adding more electric vehicle charging stations at more public facilities. On Wednesday, the Overland Park City Council’s Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to purchase the EV charging equipment for nearly $300,000.
Park University Appoints Molly Pierson as Dean of Students
As the dean of students, Pierson will collaborate with Park students, faculty and staff to ensure that student experiences align with the University’s vision, mission, core values and strategic plan priorities. She will work with teams across the University to positively impact the student experience and advance successful outcomes for Park students. Pierson will oversee residence life, student leadership and engagement, counseling, student conduct, crises and advocacy, new student and parent programs, and the Park Student Government Association. She will also advocate for initiatives related to student retention and co-curricular learning assessment. In addition Pierson will serve as the chief judicial officer for Park University students nationwide and serve as the deputy Title IX coordinator for students.
Low-income families struggling to find daycare providers in Missouri
MISSOURI – Some foster parents and low-income families are struggling to find daycare providers. The issue, according to parents and providers, is that some of these daycares are not receiving the money they are supposed to get from the state of Missouri. That money comes in the form of subsidy payments from the Department of […]
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