Community invited to preview draft of school turnaround plan tonight

Jan 13th, 2014 – by 0
 With critical issues in the balance, the Kansas City school district is inviting the community to a special meeting tonight. The Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) and other community partners will preview a draft of “The Kansas City Public ...

Change of date for Armour demolition hearing

Jan 13th, 2014 – by 0
MAC Properties’ appeal of the denial of demolition for 101-108 W. Armour has been delayed. The appeal was originally set to be heard tomorrow, but the Board of Zoning Adjustment has continued the case. It will not be heard on January 28. ...
Former Kansas City Chiefs player Bobby Bell

Bobby Bell recalls struggle at UMKC hate crimes session

Jan 13th, 2014 – by 0
As the first black man to buy a house in Overland Park in the Jim Crow days, he had to fight for it, said Bobby Bell Sr., 73. The retired Kansas City Chiefs star and hall of famer told his story today at a hate crimes conference at UMKC. He ...

Streetcar expansion takes shape

Jan 10th, 2014 – by 0
A city council resolution introduced Thursday would launch the next phase of the streetcar line. If approved by the full council, it would start a court process that could lead to an August election on whether to form the district. Experts are ...

Council committee advances LGBT resolution

Jan 9th, 2014 – by 0
Kansas City now scores among the top 25 cities  in terms of inclusivity of LGBT people, but progress can still be made. A resolution approved Wednesday by the City Council finance committee directs the city manager to report  on the feasibility ...

$1 million worth of love flows in for fountains

Jan 9th, 2014 – by 0
Among fountains needing repair, the Seville Light fountain at 47th and JC Nichols Parkway needs $500,000 worth of attention. Private efforts to preserve the city’s fountains have raised $1 million, supporters said this week. The inner workings ...

MAC Properties tries again to demolish buildings

Jan 8th, 2014 – by 1
MAC Property Management has rehabbed about two dozen historic buildings on Armour, but was stymied when it tried to demolish some for one new construction project. Now the developer is appealing action that blocked  construction of a 40-unit ...