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Director of housing earns KC metro area recognition
Cindy Taylor, director of housing, Kim Wilson Housing, was recently named a recipient of the Maurice Vanderberg Award for Excellence presented by the Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
Obituary: Edyth A. Bowring
Edyth A. Bowring, 98, died peacefully Wednesday, April 30, 2013, at the Indian Creek Health Care Center in Overland Park, Kan. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
Springtime surprise snowstorm starts
After sputtering some sleet and rain earlier today, snowflakes are falling in Wyandotte County. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
BPU board elects new officers
Members of the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities elected new officers to the board. The officers include: David Alvey, president; Mary Gonzales, vice president; Jeff Bryant, secretary. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
Schlagle senior receives Gates Millennium Scholarship
Bobbi Ja-Nay Lowery, a senior from Schlagle High School, has been named a 2013 recipient of the Gates Millennium Scholarship. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
BPU unveils new brand
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities has launched a new brand with a new logo. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
Cleaner, environmentally friendly locomotive introduced
BNSF and environmental officials displayed a cleaner, environmentally friendly locomotive today at the BNSF Argentine Railyard in Kansas City, Kan. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
CVB honors tourism award winners
The Kansas City, Kan., Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. celebrated another successful year at its annual Tourism Celebration on Wednesday, May 1. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
Flood insurance rates to increase
Kansans evaluating their flood insurance needs should be aware of upcoming rate increases for new and renewal policies. more »
May 2, 2013 in NEWS
Snow possible, forecasters say
Rain and storms are possible today and tonight, while rain with snow is possible for Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 1, 2013 in NEWS
Ramp to I-635 to be closed Tuesday
Northbound I-35 to northbound I-635 ramp will be closed for damaged crash attenuator replacement work between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. more »
May 1, 2013 in NEWS
First UG budget hearing scheduled May 16
The Unified Government Commission will meet for a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. more »
May 1, 2013 in NEWS
New judge named
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback today announced the appointment of Kansas City, Kan., attorney Aaron Roberts to the 29th Judicial District of the state of Kansas. more »
May 1, 2013 in NEWS
Two I-70 ramps downtown to be closed this weekend for bridge inspection work
Bridge inspection work will take place this weekend on I-70 eastbound near downtown Kansas City, Kan. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in NEWS
Home fire caused by smoking
Improper disposal of smoking materials caused a fire at a home at 2612 Maddox at 12:15 p.m. today, according to a Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department spokesman. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in NEWS
Apartment fire under investigation
A fire at an apartment building today is under investigation, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department spokesman. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in NEWS
Children’s funds in Kansas being raided, advocacy group says
Some of the youngest and poorest children in Kansas, including many in Wyandotte County, would be adversely affected by the governor’s new budget cuts announced Monday, according to Kansas Action for Children. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in NEWS
UG schedules special meetings
Two special sessions have been scheduled for the Unified Government Commission. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in NEWS
Praeger to speak on health care law at next Fairfax meeting
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Fairfax Industrial Association. more »
Apr 30, 2013 in NEWS
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