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Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez suddenly resigns after 9 years, without explanation
1+ year, 2+ day ago (542+ words) Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez resigned Tuesday, according to a city statement. A reason for his departure was not publicly shared. Donchez became Overland Park’s Police Chief in October 2014 after serving in the same role in Davenport, Iowa, for…...
Kansas City Land Bank shifts strategy to tackle housing shortage with new affordable housing, cleanup focus
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (320+ words) The Kansas City Land Bank is changing how it operates as the city works to address its housing shortage. The Land Bank, which manages some of the city's vacant and abandoned properties, outlined a new plan Wednesday centered on redeveloping…...
Kansas City to honor jazz legend Charlie Parker with summer-long concerts, tours, exhibits
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (470+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This June, “Spotlight: Charlie Parker” is returning for its 14th year, bringing back a summer-long program dedicated to honoring the life and influence of Kansas City jazz legend Charlie “Bird” Parker. The annual tribute program aims to recognize…...
Kansas City voters will decide whether to renew earnings tax in April. What is it?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) When Kansas City voters head to the polls next month, they’ll weigh in on a variety of municipal issues: school board trustees and directors, bond issues and more. But they’ll also vote whether to extend the city’s 1% earnings tax for…...
Kansas City proposes $2.5B budget with focus on public safety, housing
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (104+ words) Kansas City leaders on Thursday unveiled a proposed $2.5 billion municipal budget for fiscal year 2026–27. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Manager Mario Vasquez presented the spending plan to the City Council, calling it a "balanced approach" they say that…...
Kansas City’s transit agency is getting rid of its CEO after years of budget problems and route cuts
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (727+ words) The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s board of commissioners will not renew the contract of CEO Frank White III. The decision came after a three-hour closed session at its last board meeting of the year. In an interview with KCUR,…...
Overland Park installs dozens of speed signs to slow drivers down
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (96+ words) Overland Park city leaders are taking action following several fatal pedestrian crashes this year. Back in October, a 10-year-old Leawood boy was struck and killed while riding an e-scooter. Overland Park city leaders are taking action following several fatal pedestrian…...
Massive tax break for Country Club Plaza would divert $188 million from Kansas City schools
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (1849+ words) The Country Club Plaza isn’t what it used to be. On the outside, its Spanish-style architecture and intricate facades have inspired many residents to call the Plaza the “crown jewel” of Kansas City. But look a little closer. In recent…...
Kansas school bonds General Election results
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (522+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – There were 10 school bond proposals up for consideration during the 2025 Kansas General Election. You can find the results for each bond below: Voters in Rock Hills were asked to approve a $10,635,000 bond to replace HVAC systems, renovate…...
Kansas City was swept into the NYC mayoral race — as a bad example of Mamdani's plans
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1283+ words) Kansas City has been in the news a lot lately. The Chiefs' repeated trips to the Super Bowl and the constant updates on pop star Taylor Swift and tight end Travis Kelce’s relationship keep the growing city in the national…...