City auditor’s job can lead to interesting discoveries
“Sometimes there’s no telling how we find out about something.”
City Business
Dr. Benoist Troost: Beyond the Street Which Bears His Name. . . For Now
As the city gears up for a possible community conversation to rename this street, it’s important that there is accurate, historical information about the man behind the name.
South Kansas City Alliance honors these local residents who have made a difference in the community
The South Kansas City Alliance program will be held at Avila University at 9 am Saturday, July 30.
Parks and Rec to invest in park improvements
Kansas City Parks and Recreation is spending $6.3 million in park improvements and upgrades at locations across the city.
Saving Imperial Brewery, Kansas City’s only Pre-Prohibition Brewery Standing
“Sadly, this may be yet another casualty in a long line of historic building demolitions to make way for highways in Kansas City.”
Mid-Continent Public Library names acting director
“Working in public libraries is not only my job but my passion.”
Swope Health to expand services to I-435 and 87th St. location
The additional space will serve more clients and expand its services to include dental care and child therapy.
The Bay Water Park opens more water attractions
The parks department wants the lazy river, swirl bowl and water slides open on Saturdays and Sundays this season as soon as enough lifeguards are available
Jackson County should support a sales tax increase for services that promote mental health among youth
If the tax is increased to one-fourth cent the Children’s Services Fund will collect a penny for every $4 spent on taxed purchases instead of a penny on every $8 spent.
Cleaning up: A trio of promising new trash programs seek to reduce Kansas City’s trash problem
“We’re open to a lot of different strategies—there’s no one size fits all.”