Jackson County

A Sad Day in KC: A Hollow Gesture from KC Park Board

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… more

Midland affordable housing plan unveiled

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… more

Brief filed imploring court to halt eviction proceedings

On Tuesday the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Missouri filed an amicus brief with the Circuit Court of Jackson County, asking the court to immediately halt all stages of eviction proceedings and to quickly address violations of… more

Free tuition deal through a Kansas City family foundation

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… more

Ruckus removed

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… more

Masks required indoors for Kansas City, effective today

Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Friday that masks will be mandatory beginning Monday for everyone entering businesses and other public places in Kansas City. The mandate came after several daily reports of increasing new COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City area… more

Possible mask requirement change for Kansas City

As Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’ current executive order on mask-wearing expires next week, Lucas and addressed the public Thursday about possibly extending or changing that mask requirement when he issues his next order. “Kansas City, Missouri, is absolutely considering… more

Coping with COVID: Record new cases for Kansas City metro and U.S.

Kansas City and the surrounding area saw the largest increase in recorded COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row on Thursday, recording just over 200 new cases.           A total of 227 new cases were reported by the end… more

Council and community leaders discuss additional funding for Jazz District

The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District could be receiving another investment from the city, funds that are estimated to be about $7 million. City council held a meeting Wednesday to discuss the possible investment following a Tuesday meeting where… more

New discussion arises to assigning KCPD in KCIA

On Wednesday morning the Kansas City Council’s Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations met to discuss a resolution that would assign policing operations to the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department in the Kansas City International Airport. Those in the meeting… more