NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 5, 2018 Kansas City, Missouri, residents who want to join the discussion about the proposed five-year housing policy will have two more chances to chime in on this important topic. The city has added an additional meeting to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 5, 2018 The City of Kansas City is accepting proposals to participate in a pilot program for electric scooters, e-bikes and other forms of Shared Active Transportation. “We are working to increase transportation options for all residents, while also advancing social equity goals,” said City Manager Troy Schulte. This […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 3, 2018 The buildup to the 2019 Primary Election is bound to start picking up steam on Tuesday, Dec. 4, when candidates for Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor and City Council can begin filing their official paperwork to qualify for the April 2 ballot. The City Clerk lists candidates on […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 28, 2018 CONTACT: Douglas Jones, City Auditor, 816-513-3300 City management has implemented about three fourths of the City Auditor’s Office recommendations from the last five years. The city auditor is required to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and periodically communicate management’s progress towards implementing them to the Mayor […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 19, 2018 It’s been 30 years since six Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters lost their lives at a construction site east of I-49 at 87th and Blue River Road. But the memory of these emergency responders lives on as KCFD holds a memorial service at the accident site to honor […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 19, 2018 If you own rental property in Kansas City, Missouri, it’s time to start thinking about updating your registration. The registration period starts Dec. 1 and you have until Jan. 31, 2019, to make sure all your information is current and properly filed with the City. This annual […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2018 Eight midtown neighborhoods are using technology to fight the illegal dumping that continues to happen right in their own backyards. These neighbors are preparing to deploy nearly 30 hidden cameras to catch illegal dumpers in the act. Illegal Dumping Investigator Alan Ashurst and leaders from the eight […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 15, 2018 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has drafted a five-year housing policy and your feedback is needed. That’s why you’re invited to come and share your thoughts during a series of citywide meetings, the first of which is Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. inside […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 8, 2018 The calendar says fall but it’s going to feel more like winter in Kansas City the next few days, so the city’s Animal Health and Public Safety Division wants to make sure your pets are safe as temperatures drop. Here are tips the Humane Society of Missouri […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 7, 2018 Administrative offices at City Hall will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, to observe the Veterans Day holiday. As a result, trash and recycling collection schedules will move to the holiday schedule . This means trash normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday. The remaining trash […]