KSHB 41 reporter Charlie Keegan covers politics in Kansas, Missouri at the local level. For the second consecutive year, he conducted a year-in review interview with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. Share your story idea with Charlie.
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas described 2025 as “a productive year” as he highlighted significant progress in public safety and outlined ambitious goals for the coming year.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas reflects on 2025 achievements and 2026 priorities
The city saw a seven-year low in homicides, with 138 homicides reported in 2025 compared with 145 in 2024, according to Kansas City Police Department records. Lucas attributed this improvement to a multi-faceted approach…