Transportation
KC heat wave causing pavement on roads to fracture and “blow up”KANSAS CITY, Mo. – This week’s intense heat wave in Kansas City is causing roads and pavement in many areas to fracture and “blow up,” the Missouri Department of… Read More
Law Enforcement
New Missouri law gives Kansas City police 25% of city’s budget(The Center Square) – A new law requires the Kansas City board of police to receive 25% of Kansas City’s general revenue fund, an increase from the previous… Read More
World Cup soccer
New law eliminates ticket taxes for World Cup games in Kansas City(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday helped Kansas City meet soccer’s international governing body’s requirement for its 2026 tournament. Parson signed … Read More
Kansas City, Sports, World Cup soccer
Kansas City one of 16 cities getting 2026 World Cup soccer matches(The Center Square) – Kansas City was selected on Thursday as one 16 cities for FIFA World Cup soccer matches in 2026. One of the key elements for… Read More
Kansas City, School Shootings
Mass shooting threat closes summer schools in Kansas City area Wednesday; suspect’s arrest means classes back onMultiple Kansas City-area school districts canceled summer classes and activities indefinitely Wednesday after word Tuesday of a mass shooting threat in the suburb of Blue Springs. School was… Read More
National
Olathe man arrested for leading officers on high-speed chase down airport runway, had meth and illegal firearm in vehicleKANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Olathe, Kansas man indicted for leading police officers on a high-speed chase down a Kansas City airport runway and possessing drugs and an illegal… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: KC Council excluded the Northland from a critical decision on police funding a year ago. Here’s how to avoid that in the futureThis week marks the one-year anniversary of one of the most divisive pieces of legislation in recent memory to go through the Kansas City Council – and without a… Read More
State Government
Westport property owner enraged with KC Mayor’s, City Council’s focus on ‘civil rights monitors’ rather than security after recent shootingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After yet another shooting in KC’s Westport Business District last weekend, property owner Bill Nigro is infuriated that the city continues to focus on “civil… Read More
Opinion
COLUMN: KC Star Editorial Board feels they deserve a say in KCPD funding matters more than a state legislator with KC constituentsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Missouri legislator advocating for pro-law-enforcement policies in Kansas City is guilty of “colonialism at its worst,” according to the Kansas City Star, because he… Read More
State Government
Police find another $250,000 in stolen property from “elaborate” storage unit schemeKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City police found another $250,000 in stolen property from storage units earlier this week in what they call an “enormous” and “elaborate” scheme. … Read More
State Government
Missouri voters in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City to decide ballot measures on April 5Voters will decide two ballot measures in St. Louis, three ballot measures in Kansas City, and one ballot measure in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 5. St. Louis:… Read More
Christian Schools, Homeschools
KC-based nonprofit plans to help full-time working parents with homeschoolRhonda McAfee thought her homeschool journey had ended when the last of her three children completed high school."When my youngest son graduated, I thought I was finished," the… Read More
State Government
Car, home and business break-ins are plaguing Kansas City residents. What you can do about itAfter a stunning 40 vehicles in Grandview, Missouri and 70 in nearby Overland Park, Kansas were broken into last week by brazen burglars, car owners must wonder what… Read More
State Government
A raging war on car owners is crossing Kansas City and state lines. What is being done about it?There’s an escalating war on vehicle owners in Kansas City as the criminal justice system does little to stop it. Just this week, authorities say some 40 vehicles… Read More
State Government
James Lowman announces bid for state representative in Jackson CountyJackson County technology consultant James Lowman has announced his candidacy for state representative. The district includes parts of Independence and Kansas City. Running as a Republican, Lowman will appear… Read More
State Government
Pro-police advocates raise the alarm as Kansas City mayor seeks more control over the police budgetAfter an illegal attempt to defund police in 2021, the mayor of Kansas City is once again proposing to take $37 million out of next year’s police budget and… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
KC metro participants in school choice rally share why school choice mattersSchool choice helps Christian education. That’s the message of three Kansas City metro Christian schools who rallied at the Missouri state capitol last week.Staff and students in Christian… Read More
State Government
Liberal activist Gwendolyn Grant elected chair of Coordinating Board for Higher EducationJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democrat activist Gwendolyn Grant was recently elected chair of Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) after spending years building a reputation supporting far-left causes. Read More
State Government
An in-depth look at KCPD’s several community engagement programsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Department has recently become known for its extensive community engagement programs and Chief Rick Smith’s dedication to strengthening the relationship with… Read More
State Government
Multiple sources refute the KC Star’s report that KC police chief is being forced outKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Star reported on Tuesday that Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith was being forced out of his position after a recent… Read More