Jackson County

KCMO Asks Public for Reopening Advice

The Kansas City, Mo., government has launched a new Internet portal to ask residents about their advice on how to reopen the economy in the face of COVID-19. Called Lawmaker, the site asks "How Should KC Bounce Back After COVID-19?,"… more

Protests Turn Violent Over Weekend

Protests over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis last week turned violent Saturday and yesterday in Kansas City. The demonstrators were initially gathered in the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon, were diverted to the Westport area… more

Violence Persists in KC as Minneapolis Riots

Kansas City's homicide rate is up year over year, and the Kansas City Police Department is trying to alleviate problems in the face of the riots in Minneapolis. It said via Twitter that: "We are reiterating to our officers our… more

UMKC Takes Slow Reopening Steps

The University of Missouri - Kansas City will start to reopen on Monday with a small number of employees "engaged in critical operations that support the university’s core mission and who must be physically present to effectively complete their work… more

KCMO Loosens Stay-At-Home Order, Missouri Extends

The State of Missouri and Kansas City, Mo., now have conflicting stay-at-home orders. Gov. Mike Parson has extended his emergency order to June 15, which requires retail locations at 10,000 square feet at 25-percent capacity and larger locations at 10… more

KCI Expects June Flights to Decrease

Flights at Kansas City International Airport are expected to fall in June, with 100 less daily departures year over year, due to COVID-19. There are about 20 routes suspended, which will result in 108 fewer daily departures and 14,791 fewer… more

KC City Council Allows Outdoor Dining

The city council in Kansas City has passed ordinances that will allow outdoor dining throughout the city. Restaurants will be able to apply for permits to have sidewalk seating, and unused parking lots can also be used to serve customers… more

Mayor Lucas Requests Accelerated Jackson County Funding

A few days after meeting with the Jackson County Legislature requesting $54.5 million in CARES Act funding, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas wants to see about half of those funds expedited. In a letter to the legislature, he asked for… more

Q&A With … Marc Hahn, Kansas City University

Marc Hahn is president and chief executive officer of Kansas City University. Q. How has health-care instruction changed since COVID-19? A. COVID-19 changed all education in a dramatic way and it did so with a speed no one thought possible.… more

Mayor Lucas Asks Jackson County for K.C. CARES Funds

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is asking for $54.5 million in CARES Act funding from Jackson County officials for the city. The request comes after the county was allocated $123 million and is based on the percentage of Kansas City… more