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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.
Fricker admits ‘mistakes’ in jail sales tax proposal
BUT COMMISSIONER SAYS COUNTY WON’T POST CORRECTIONS. A county commissioner admits Platte County has distributed jail tax financial projections that contain errors, but added that he sees no reason to issue a corrected document. The original projections were used as the basis for the county’s proposed half cent sales...
Leavenworth man sentenced to 20 years in killing of woman, other crimes
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (KCTV) - A 42-year-old man in Leavenworth who was previously convicted of charges related to the killing of a woman and stealing a vehicle in 2022, was sentenced on July 24. A judge sentenced Terrance O. George to 233 months for voluntary manslaughter and seven months for theft...
Kansas City’s Language Access Office Continues as Work in Progress
Progress remains stagnant months after the Kansas City Council passed Ordiance 240165 in February declaring the creation of the Office of Language Access. The office — which would provide translation and interpretation services for those seeking city wide services or documents — is a result of a resolution passed by Mayor Pro Tempore and 5th District Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw during summer 2023. This motion directed the City Manager to create a language access program. This resolution was followed by a community engagement campaign in fall 2023 — led by local organizations KC Tenants and Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) — to gather data and provide guidance on this office development.
Time Magazine names KC Current Stadium, The Rabbit hOle among ‘World’s Greatest Places 2024′
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The home of the Kansas City Current continues to receive national - and international - accolades. TIME revealed that CPKC Stadium is a must-visit destination on its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places. The list highlights 100 places people should visit and stay...
Lance Leipold expects home games in Kansas City to have an electric atmosphere on game day
This fall, the home games for the Kansas football team won't be quite the same. With the $450 million stadium and Gateway District project underway at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the surrounding area, the Jayhawks will play their home football games at Children's Mercy Park and Arrowhead Stadium.
Typical summer heat and humidity today
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mostly sunny today. High 91. Mostly sunny Friday. High 90. Scattered cloud and sunshine Saturday and Sunday with a slim chance of a pop-up afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Highs near 90. A heat wave is likely for a large part of next week beginning on Monday. High temperatures next week will climb between 95 and 100, morning lows will remain above 75 and heat index will reach between 100 and 105. The excessive heat could cause heat-related illnesses if the necessary precautions aren't taken.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Year-round school is out at three KC-area schools, but another says it’s boosting test scores
And after an encouraging start, NKC Schools saw achievement plunge at its year-round schools, accompanied by high teacher and student turnover. The post Year-round school is out at three KC-area schools, but another says it’s boosting test scores appeared first on The Beacon.
Royals' Shohei Ohtani-Like Experiment Gets Historic Deal
The Kansas City Royals are hoping to produce a Shohei Ohtani clone -- or as close to it as possible -- with their 2024 first-round draft pick Jac Caglianone. Caglianone may not be on the same level of two-way prospect as Ohtani was years ago, but the Royals still paid him quite a pretty ...
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