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Kansas City, Kansas, must cut millions from its budget because of a property tax freeze
Since the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas commission decided in June to go revenue neutral — to freeze property taxes for 2025 — it has heard and discussed a lot of numbers. But there is one guiding all its decisions: $472 million. “You don’t...
Kansas City is backing a low-barrier shelter — after objections stalled a similar plan
The Kansas City Council on Thursday unanimously approved funding for a low-barrier, year-round overnight homeless shelter in the northeast — the first of its kind in the city — after shelving a similar plan earlier this year. A low-barrier shelter accepts any person regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, condition or religious affiliation. Officials […] The post Kansas City is backing a low-barrier shelter — after objections stalled a similar plan appeared first on The Beacon.
Sage Alley to Expand Mural Collection: Accepting Suggestions
Pendleton Heights will look a little brighter this fall as Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) students create murals along Sage Alley. KCAI and Pendleton Heights will continue accepting community input for these murals until Monday, Aug. 19. To submit your ideas, email phalleymuralproject@gmail.com. Make sure to include your street address with your submission.
Review: Michael Ritchie’s ‘Prime Cut’ on KL Studio Classics 4K UHD Blu-ray
Michael Ritchie’s Prime Cut never quite recovers from an early botched opportunity. Up until then, Ritchie effectively primes us for the reveal of the film’s big bad, seemingly eavesdropping on characters in a Chicago bar as they trade exposition pertaining to Mary Ann (Gene Hackman), the owner of a meatpacking plant who uses his business as a front for running drugs and prostitutes.
Monthly Fourth District “Cash Mob” Unifies Pendleton Heights, Northeast Community
As Kansas City continues to see economic growth — including an influx of employment opportunities — in 2024, one Councilman works toward community engagement and giving back to local businesses. In all “Cash Mob” fashion, Aug. 15, Fourth District-at-Large Councilman Rea gathered Northeast residents and business folk at...
OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops joins Wreaths Across America’s Truckloads of Remembrance
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s Truckers for Troops recently announced its participation in the nationwide Truckload of Remembrance in partnership with Wreaths Across America (WAA). In a recent media release, OOIDA stated that with this new partnership, Truckers for Troops is registered as a...
HELP WANTED: KCPS Looks for Mentors Ahead 2024-25 School Year
Looking for a consistent avenue to support the next generation? Look no further than mentoring with Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS). Mentorship programs can increase student graduation rates, provide mentees with opportunities to build healthier lifestyle choices and habits, build a student’s self-esteem, and allow students to foster a better attitude toward education, according to youth.gov. KCPS is looking for mentors to assist students through its lunch buddy, success and career mentor programs.
The Kansas City Defender Hosts “Black August Grocery Buyout,” Distributes $2000 to Black Families
KANSAS CITY, MO – On Tuesday, August 13th, The Kansas City Defender proudly launched our “Black August Grocery Buyout” at Price Chopper on 63rd Street, in honor of Black August—a time dedicated to commemorating Black freedom struggles, remembering Black political prisoners, and highlighting Black resistance against racial, colonial, and imperialist oppression.
Conner Embree details the state of the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps
In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs have a big goal: becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. Reaching that goal largely rests on the eyes, mind and arm of quarterback Patrick Mahomes — and his receivers. This season, the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps includes a handful...
Man receives 12 years in prison for drug trafficking through Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Rogeric Romone Clark, native of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison, for drug trafficking through Kansas City, Missouri on a bus. Clark, 40, was found to be transporting more than 27 kilograms of meth. Clark pleaded guilty to one...
Frozen cocktails, push pops and beach snacks
After more than a year in the works, Westport frozen cocktail bar Frost plans to open by October just as the weather also starts to turn frosty. In the 2,400-square-foot former Julep cocktail lounge space (4141 Pennsylvania Ave.), Frost will offer frozen drink classics such as pina coladas, daiquiris and margaritas; seasonal frozen drinks and collaborations with local companies such distilleries and wineries; and frozen mocktails. It also will have beer and wine.
3 people are dead, 6 injured after teen flees from Kansas City traffic stop in stolen vehicle
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 16-year-old driver who sped away from a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle was killed along with two passengers, Kansas City police said. Police said in a news release that the teen initially stopped for police Tuesday but drove off after an officer got out of his vehicle. Seven others were packed into the Kia Soul, a subcompact crossover sport utility vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the month.
A ‘welcome development’: Inflation is falling since last year, and metro Springfield continues to ‘outperform’ Missouri’s economy
Last year’s main takeaway was that the Ozarks — and the nation as a whole — managed to avoid a recession. That’s despite many shock factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath: Shortages of workers. High inflation and housing costs. Snarled supply chains. This...
Member Profile: Royer Funeral Home
Royer Funeral Home has three locations: Grain Valley, Oak Grove and Royer’s New Salem in Independence. Ashley Fulford, Royer Funeral Home’s after care specialist, community engagement liaison and funeral director apprentice, said Royer Funeral Home has been offering a tradition of caring for 65 years. Royer Funeral Home...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms end this morning, more storms possible this evening
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day. Showers and a few thunderstorms will end early this morning, but there is still a chance a few linger for the drive and bus stop. Warm and humid this afternoon. High 90. Another round of isolated thunderstorms may develop between 5 PM and 10 PM. If thunderstorms do develop during this time, they'll be capable of damaging wind and large hail. A change to a mostly sunny sky on Friday with a light northwest wind. High 87. A persistent weather pattern develops over the weekend and will hold through most of next week. Morning lows will average in the middle 60s, afternoon highs in the middle 80s with mostly sunny skies.
Shawnee Mission School District hires specialists to tackle attendance trends
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. (KCTV) - Kids not showing up for class has been an ongoing problem for decades, but following the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has only gotten worse. At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the Shawnee Mission School District reported 21 percent of their students as chronically absent.
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