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Back2KC sets return date for its 2024 homecoming effort, scouting familiar faces to build an even stronger KC
When Back2KC returns this fall, the homegrown talent recruitment initiative will lean on unexpected connections to entice former residents — now out-of-town professionals — to give Kansas City’s recent Golden Age another look, organizers said. “The biggest win we can have is if these expats and ex-Kansas Citians come back, move their families here, move The post Back2KC sets return date for its 2024 homecoming effort, scouting familiar faces to build an even stronger KC appeared first on Startland News.
Passage of jail tax would delay downtown improvements
Here’s a reminder that the largest tax increase in the history of the County of Platte will be on your Aug. 6 election ballot. Joe Vanover, second district Platte County commissioner, attended a meeting of the Downtown Platte City Association (DTA) last week. He went there hoping the group would endorse the county’s proposed half cent, $400 million jail tax proposal that will be on the August ballot. Wisely on the part of the DTA, the meeting ended without an endorsement. No endorsement, not on that day, anyway.
Man who caused multi-car crash, killing 1, accused of driving under influence of PCP
Donyell Horton, 50, was driving at least 25 miles over the speed limit when he struck three cars, killing 54-year-old Troy Chatman, Jr. Court documents allege he was also high on PCP.
State Tech Missouri announces Dean’s List for spring
Tonganoxie students have made the Dean’s List at State Technical College of Missouri for the spring semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade-point average between 3.5 and 4.0. The Tonganoxie students on the dean’s list at the Linn, Mo., school are Charles Drumm and Rex Leihy.
KC, STL law firms merge
Law firms in Kansas City and St. Louis have merged. Kansas City-based Miller Law Firm has combined with St. Louis-based McCarthy Leonard & Kaemmerer LC to form McCarthy Leonard Kaemerer & Miller. The Miller Law Firm was formed in January when Miller Schirger LLC disbanded, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.
Tay’s Burger Shack – Grass Fed Goodness
It’s been said that the simple things are quite often the best. Such is the case at Tay’s Burger Shack, located at 1019 Armour Road, in North Kansas City, Missouri. You won’t find page after page of menu items. Here they focus on a few things and they do them right. This hole-in-the-wall eatery has built its reputation on flavor. Their burgers are filled with grass-fed goodness and the hand-cut fries top off a meal. Date Night gave us a reason to head this way and our bellies were anxious for the tastes.
Schuck on Dean’s List at James Madison
Tonganoxie resident Cole Schuck has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2024 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a grade-point average of between 3.5 and 3.899. Schuck is majoring in media arts and design.
Grieving mother says she’s spent last 3 years fighting for answers in daughter’s case
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A grieving mother shared her story as she has spent the last three years fighting for answers in her daughter’s case. Chelsey Updike, 16, was tragically killed in a car crash on State Ave. and North 75th Place on Memorial Day in 2021. Sarah...
Motorcycle rider injured in hit-and-run collision early Tuesday in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A motorcycle rider was taken to an area hospital after he was injured in a hit-and-run collision early Tuesday on a highway in Wyandotte County, officials said. The crash was reported at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday on southbound Interstate 635 just south of Parallel Parkway in...
Two area restaurants likely to close if court approves chain's bankruptcy plans
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Two Kansas City-area locations of a popular seafood chain are facing closure if court filings in a recent bankruptcy case are approved. Red Lobster has announced it will close down several dozen more restaurants if a court approves its bankruptcy plan. This comes after the chain...
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