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‘They’re mocking the system.’ Latino community responds to campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Latino community members in Kansas City say they are feeling othered by a recent campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants. “No more taxpayer handouts for illegals period. Nada. Zilch. Zero” is one of the first lines Senator Bill Eigel expressed in his campaign video for Missouri Governor released on Tuesday.
Kansas City hiring maintenance workers at job fair on Aug. 17
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stadium North Maintenance Facility, 9101 E. 40th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. At this event, MoDOT KC will be hiring for maintenance workers. You can complete your application ahead of time at modot.org/careers. If you are unable to attend...
100,000 pieces in 3 days: USPS audit finds myriad of problems causing Kansas City mail delays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An audit from the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General shed some light on the widespread mail delays experienced by thousands in the Kansas City area. A new report detailing the audit found that nearly 100,000 pieces of mail were delayed in just...
See Walt Disney’s Humble Beginnings in Kansas City, Missouri
America loves heroes, but the truth is that no one is completely heroic or a villain. Everyone is a combination of good, bad and otherwise. I would imagine that's true of Walt Disney, too, who had humble beginnings in the Kansas City, Missouri area before he became a worldwide phenomenon in the motion picture and entertainment industry.
Increase in funding of Kansas City Police Department on Missouri ballot for August
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - A question on increasing Kansas City Police Department’s funding is on the August election ballot. But, there is disagreement over whether this is an issue of statewide interest. The question on the ballot, if passed, will require Kansas City to spend one fourth of...
Mayor Lucas endorses Melesa Johnson for Jackson County Prosecutor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says he has made his choice for the next Jackson County Prosecutor: Current Director of Public Safety, Melesa Johnson. Lucas points to Johnson’s experience as an attorney, and community servant as reasons for his endorsement. “Melesa understands you have...
Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases
Not surprisingly, the candidates for Jackson County prosecutor promise what many voters want to hear. They vow to prosecute more crimes than the current prosecutor, Jean Peters Baker, especially nonviolent, lower-level property crimes and drug cases. “I don’t have the luxury of being soft on crime,” said candidate Melesa Johnson...
Meeting on widening 99th St at James A. Reed Rd
Municipal Engineer Nick Bosonetto will be at the Blue Ridge Library community room, 9253 Blue Ridge Blvd, at 6 pm on July 26 to discuss the widening of 99th Street from Blue Ridge Boulevard east to James A. Reed Road. All interested parties are invited to attend. The Bannister Acres...
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