Gladstone leadership, Variety KC break ground on inclusive playground
GLADSTONE — On a warm Friday morning, March 20, the weather looked like the sort of day just ripe for time at a playground. The city of Gladstone teamed with Variety KC to break ground for an inclusive playground project at Flora Park, 1401 NE 62nd St. Gladstone Parks...
KDHE lifts stream advisory at Tuttle Creek Lake
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. EPA Heartland Region, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment successfully recovered a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake. The comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions. The health and...
Kansas City opens $15 million funding round to expand affordable housing options
Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City is moving forward with another significant step in its ongoing effort to expand access to affordable housing, as officials open the sixth round of funding through the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. With up to $15 million available, the latest funding cycle invites proposals...
Gladstone looks ahead with new developments aimed at growth
The city of Gladstone is investing in several new projects, including parks, public spaces, and a new event venue, designed to grow the city and bring the community together while preserving its history.
KCPD: Man killed after violent pickup rollover accident
KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before noon Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri. A preliminary investigation revealed, a beige Chevrolet Silverado was northbound on 71 Highway from Bannister Road, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. Just west of the Rock Ridge Quarry, thep pickup left the roadway...
Birdies moving to expanded Crossroads shop with support from KCMO’s Open Doors!
Birdies — the beloved, inclusive lingerie boutique in the West Crossroads — is expanding its nest, shared co-owners Peregrine Honig and Alexis Burggrabe. Thanks in part to an Open Doors! Program grant, Birdies is preparing a move down the block to the corner of 18th and Baltimore and expanding its retail space from...
Overland Park launches program to make streets safer, asking for input
Overland Park, Kansas, is launching a program to make neighborhood streets safer by compiling traffic data from neighbors.
Missouri bill to split Jackson County from Kansas City gets little support from lawmakers
A Missouri House committee had its first hearing this week on a proposed constitutional amendment that would split Kansas City and Jackson County upon approval by voters. The legislation is nicknamed “Jackxit,” a nod to Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in 2020.
Driver dies of injuries at 85th and Hickman Mills Drive
At 11:44 am, ambulances responded to the area of 85th and 71 Hwy in order to assist the Metro Police Officers on an injury crash. The crash began at 71 Hwy and Hickman Mills Drive and ended at Blue River Road and Hickman Mills. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Beige...
Kansas City barbecue pitmaster Arthur Lee Sr. killed in hit-and-run crash
Kansas City barbecue pitmaster Arthur Lee Sr. was killed in an early morning hit-and-run crash while riding his scooter March 21.
