Clay County
A continued increase in crime and overall violence has gained national attention as the White House announced Wednesday plans to send federal agents into Kansas City. The intervention is an attempt to address growing levels of violence in the city,…
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As work continues along Troost Avenue, three historic buildings being renovated - Michelson, Shankman and Tycor - will be restored as office and retail space and a proposed museum of regional Native American culture, according to CityScene KC. Called the…
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Confirmed on Monday, Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes has agreed and signed a new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on what is reportedly the largest contract for an athlete in the history of sports, reports ESPN. The deal extends…
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On Friday, the Kansas City Royals returned to Kauffman Stadium to begin summer training camp. The team, which had its traditional spring training cancelled by COVID-19, is working toward a shortened season that will begin July 23 or 24. It…
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In the Kansas City area this Fourth of July weekend, three people were killed and two others were injured in three separate shootings, authorities in the metro report. The first shooting happened in Kansas City, Mo. around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.…
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It’s been an interesting era in Kansas City and it’s felt more like the 1960s than nearly 60 years after. I like the message I read Wednesday from the Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation, but—respectfully—wouldn’t agree with its characterization of Miller…
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The Cordish Companies, responsible for the development of One Light and Two Light, have laid out the plan moving forward on development of affordable housing in the former Midland office building, according to a news release from Baltimore-based developer. Estimated…
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After rumors of a small disagreement between Clay County and the City Council of Kansas City over the planned use of CARES Act funds, the council has decided to allocate $2.5 million to low-income households and small businesses in Clay…
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A helping hand is within reach for those currently enrolled in or beginning graduate courses at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at UMKC. The family of the late Henry W. Bloch is offering free tuition for the first…
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This weekend station leadership at KCPT, Kansas City PBS, has revealed their decision to put Ruckus on hiatus. The show, now on its 23rd season, is being removed from the schedule as a result of viewer feedback and a need…
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