Election brings some upsets in south KC
By Tyler Schneider and Kathy Feist Residents in south Kansas City went to the polls
City Business
Fire Department looks to increase 1/4 cent sales tax to 1/2 cent
After the most pressing immediate needs for new vehicles are met, the additional funding will allow the department to implement a phased replacement program for its entire fleet including 32 pumper trucks, 12 aerial ladder trucks and 4 rescue/hazardous material response vehicles.
Grandview’s infrastructure and economy will benefit from half-cent sales tax
Projects that are slated to receive funding if the tax is extended include conversion of the I-49 outer roads to two-way traffic, a new Kansas City Southern railroad overpass over Blue Ridge Blvd., Blue Ridge Blvd. upgrades and construction of a new bridge on Raytown Rd. just south of its intersection with Harry Truman Dr.
Get to know your Grandview aldermen candidates
Seven candidates run for Grandview aldermen seats in June 2 election By Tyler Schneider WARD
With high demand for utility and rent assistance, the Community Assistance Council cries May Day
“The average rent around our area is $750 a month, so if somebody has an eviction notice, usually by that time they’re on their third month of rent that they’ve missed.”
KC’s grand reopening: restaurants, churches, camps respond differently
“I will take that rule versus the 10/10/10 one. With the 10/10/10 mandate, restaurants could not survive. But with this we can.”
The 1920 murder of a socialite exposes a corrupt Kansas City
Howard stopped the car on the side of the country road and got out of the coupe so he could light his cigar when a black Buick with three passengers pulled up to the side of them.
COVID-19 testing comes to south KC
Testing tour to conclude at Ruskin High School on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Some nonessential businesses in Kansas City to open as early as May 6, but with caveats
Businesses will be subject to a 10 percent occupancy or a 10 person limit depending on the size and nature of the property. Individuals who remain in the property for longer than ten minutes will be required to sign in.
Businesses in Cass County to open May 4
“We are just going to take it one day at a time. But it’s nice to get back on track.” – Sherry Siscoe, Snead’s BBQ