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Can combining Kansas City police and fire dispatch reduce 911 wait times? The mayor has a new plan
After multiple attempts over the past few years to speed up 911 response times in Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas is putting forward another solution. “I think once and for all, we need to make sure that we've addressed the 911 issue,” Lucas said. An ordinance sponsored by...
Public invited to discuss priority unfunded transportation needs
MoDOT is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset, including 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to guide the development of needs into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available in future years.
Colossal Delay Leaves Amtrak Riders Stuck Near Warrensburg Overnight
The 90 passengers or so on board Amtrak's Missouri River Runner / Lincoln Service train 319 from Chicago's Union Station to Lee's Summit and the train's final destination, Kansas City's Union Station, wound up stuck on the train overnight due to a freight train blocking it's path. Multiple media reports,...
CEO Who Oversaw $31B Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern Merger Dies
Former Kansas City Southern Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Patrick Ottensmeyer, who oversaw the company’s $31 billion merger with Canadian Pacific, has died, the company said Monday. Ottensmeyer served as CEO and president of Kansas City Southern from 2015 to April 14, 2023, when the combined company, Canadian Pacific Kansas...
Travis Kelce Tells Michael Phelps He Couldn’t Be a Swimmer Because He Doesn’t ‘Have the Wingspan’
Travis Kelce is staying in his lane when it comes to sports. In a Saturday, July 27, clip of the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis, 34, co-hosts with his brother Jason, 36, the siblings entertained the idea of which Olympic sports they might be good at. They talked about curling, bocce ball and more, but […]
Dangerous temperatures turn up the heat across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The temperatures have cranked up across the Kansas City metro with feel-like temperatures into the triple digits over the next several days. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends staying indoors and drinking plenty of water during the peak summer heat. If you have to be outside, these are the reminders for staying safe.
Missouri hospital “sets record straight” regarding false information in recent political mailer
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A recent mailer sent to people across Missouri targets lawmakers who voted in favor of a senate bill. The legislation is intended to help get cheaper medications in rural areas, but the mailer claims it will give healthcare benefits to “illegal immigrants.”. Senate Bill...
MSHP Arrest Reports for July 29, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41-year-old Kyle R. Davis of Knob Noster at 4:28 p.m. Sunday in Johnson County. He now faces charges of driving while intoxicated prior offender, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and no insurance. Davis was released for medical treatment. The...
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