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Mansions at Paseo and Armour have been lost
While many blocks of Midtown have barely changed since the early 1900s, this block of Armour at the Paseo looks like a different place today. The heyday of the block began just after the turn of the 20th century, when wealthy and successful captains of industry began building along the Paseo.
Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard, one of Kansas City’s deadliest streets, is finally getting redesigned
Sam Correll and Spencer Claiborne have watched cars speed past their house on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard for years. During that time, they’ve witnessed several crashes from their front porch. The speeding is so bad that the noise from the traffic often keeps Claiborne up at night — he says he can tell what time in the morning it is just from the sound of traffic.
Millions of dollars in backpacks now in the hands of metro area students
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Millions of dollars in backpacks went to metro area students as families prepare for Back-to-School 2024. On Sunday, July 28, Round Room, LLC, a Verizon retailer, gave away around $3 million in free backpacks for its 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. With backpacks as...
Kansas City is home to two of Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places 2024’
Time Magazine released its "World's Greatest Places 2024" list earlier this week. This list of 100 different hotels, museums and other various attractions includes two places located right here in Kansas City.
Lucas: Vote 'No' on Amendment 4 to defend local control in Kansas City and Missouri
Imagine waking up one day to find that people who don’t live in your city, who may have never even visited, suddenly have the power to decide how roughly $40 million of your city’s tax dollars are spent. But this isn’t a bad dream — it’s the reality that Kansas City faces if Amendment 4 passes on Aug. 6. As the Mayor of Kansas City, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges our community faces and the innovative solutions...
Understanding the amendment votes in Missouri's August election
Missouri voters will see two statewide ballot items in next week's election: Amendment 1, giving tax breaks to child care facilities, and Amendment 4, which would force Kansas City to increase how much funding it gives to the police department. Plus: How Democrats Lucas Kunce and Karla May are planning to take on Republican Josh Hawley for Missouri's U.S. Senate seat.
Legislators vote down 1 of 2 proposals to help Chiefs remain in Jackson County
Monday, leaders in Jackson County ended their pursuit of a 1/8th-cent sales tax to benefit the Chiefs. A second proposal to help the Chiefs renovate their stadium remains in play.
Competency hearing for Fredrick Scott delayed, he’s not taking medication
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A competency hearing for accused serial killer Fredrick Scott did not take place Monday because both the prosecutor and public defender agreed Scott was not taking his prescribed mental health medication. The prosecutor said Scott has missed nine doses since a judge set a competency...
Kansas City Public Schools to host drive-thru KCPS Fest on August 3, school supplies and health services for students to be provided
Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) and the KCPS Education Foundation are organizing the annual KCPS Fest 2024 to assist students and families getting ready for the new academic year. Planned for Saturday, August 3 at East High School, this drive-through event is meant to give students access to health care and necessary school materials.
City Council approves consulting plan to aid in neighborhood revitalization
GLADSTONE — At their July 22 meeting, the Gladstone City Council passed an agreement between the city and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. to provide consulting services to assist in development and revitalization of neighborhoods through June 30, 2025. Founded in 1996, Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Mark your calendars; Your OP Event Guide for August 2024
Fill your schedule with exciting events happening in Overland Park! From family fun and creative workshops to Governing Body and committee meetings, the City’s event calendar is packed with endless opportunities to get involved in your community and make memories with friends and family:. Spend Wednesday and Saturday mornings...
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