New public school projects underway as south KC starts 2026-27
South KC area public schools are set to begin the 2026-27 school year next week.
Tony Madden
South KC private schools prepare for 2026-27 school year
From new lab infrastructure to expanded transportation options, south KC private schools are gearing up for 2026-27.
Blighted area in Hickman Mills to see ‘true-to-market’ townhouses, apartments
La Cima en Loma Vista is set to include a luxury townhome development and modern apartment complex.
Phil LeVota charged in ‘bribery scheme’ involving DaRon McGee
A federal indictment alleges LeVota offered a candidate a job in exchange for dropping out of the race.
How south Kansas City voted in the Aug. 4 election
South Kansas City voters made important decisions about leadership, the petition process, taxes and more.
Flags lowered after passing of Raymore Councilman Tom Engert
“… He continued showing up for his neighbors, his city and the people he cared about,” the mayor said.
Grandview approves Agora KC pickleball permits amid sound concerns
Community members, mostly affiliated with Martin City Melodrama, voiced concern over potential noise from the outdoor pickleball courts.
4th District to choose Maloney or Townsend in Legislator primary
Maloney is a nonprofit public assistance coordinator and Grandview Alderman. Townsend is a retired postal worker and Hickman Mills School Board member.
At-Large 2nd District Legislator Donna Peyton faces Brandon Ellington in primary
All Jackson County voters will vote in the At-Large 2nd District Legislator race. The district is west KC from the Missouri River to about 80th Street and Raytown.
Jackson County Executive primary pits 6 KC area Democrats
Either Stacy Lake, Ryan Meyer, Holmes Osborne, Bill Baird, Dan Tarwater or Manuel Abarca, will run for Executive against Republican Alan Rohlfing on Nov. 3.
Heritage at Grandview approved for Belvidere
The Grandview Board of Aldermen OK’d Kittle Property Group’s development plan and rezoning for a 4-building apartment complex in the Belvidere neighborhood.
Loch Lloyd KCMO project to bring Kenneth Road fixes
Mayor Quinton Lucas and developer Brian Illig confirmed a plan for road fixes, a Loch Lloyd expansion, and new housing along Kansas City’s southern boundary.
Longview Lake alligator finds forever home
The alligator found in Longview Lake in June will live out its days at Monkey
Heritage at Grandview apartments plan unveiled
A conceptual development plan for Heritage at Grandview, the four-building apartment complex planned for the Belvidere neighborhood, was unveiled by Kittle Property Group at Tuesday’s meeting of the Grandview Board of Aldermen. The board also discussed rezoning the nuisance property, which has been vacant since 2005.
Grandview OK’s consumer fireworks July 3-4, bans others
Grandview residents can now legally shoot off certain fireworks. Qualified entities can begin temporary operations to sell fireworks in the 2027 season.