NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 21, 2018 Some potential homebuyers are getting a new ‘picture’ of what could be, thanks to a partnership between the Land Bank of Kansas City, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) of Greater Kansas City and Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards. Artwork produced by a dozen Hallmark employees goes on […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 16, 2018 A comprehensive study of economic incentives reveals that from 2006-2015 the City of Kansas City received a positive return on investments made by incentives programs, with each incentive dollar generating $3.83 in additional tax revenue.A comprehensive study of economic incentives reveals that from 2006-2015 the City of […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 15, 2018 The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and the City of Kansas City are developing the Midtown Complete Streets Plan that will provide recommendations regarding street enhancements along selected Midtown corridors to create “complete streets” — streets that are safe, accessible, comfortable, and efficient for all users including pedestrians, […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For more information, contact Chris Hernandez, 816-513-3474 The City of Kansas City has filed a civil lawsuit against the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies that manufacture and distribute opioids. The lawsuit alleges the companies engaged in deliberate and deceptive marketing strategies of opioid painkillers, resulting in high overdose and fatality rates […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 9, 2018 This Saturday, Aug. 11, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department (KCHD) will hold its annual back-to-school immunizations drive. Families are invited to come to 2400 Troost Ave. between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to get their children vaccinated in time for the 2018 school year. […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 6, 2018 Several candidates have already tossed their respective hats into the ring to become Kansas City’s next mayor or city councilmember. But what does it take to actually qualify to run for those jobs? The City Clerk has the answers for inquiring minds. The Clerk is distributing the […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 3, 2018 City leaders will gather in the Northland on Monday to kick off a reconstruction project on NW Prairie View Road. This project will include the complete relocation of NW Prairie View Road on the north side of NW 64th Street and realign it with the existing N […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 2, 2018 Kansas City is opening a new bikeway on Armour Boulevard through midtown and the city’s east side. Public Works crews just finished the City’s first parking-protected bike lanes along Armour Boulevard from Broadway Boulevard to The Paseo and now it is time to celebrate. Join city leaders, […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 1, 2018 Kansas City, Missouri, residents are preparing to take advantage of the three-day sales tax holiday that starts Friday, Aug. 3, and ends on Sunday, Aug. 5. Shoppers who purchase certain items of clothing, shoes, school supplies and computers at KCMO stores will not have to pay any […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2018 City leaders will gather in the Northland on Friday to kick off a reconstruction project on Old Tiffany Springs Road. This project will upgrade Old Tiffany Springs Road from N. Congress Avenue to NW Skyview Avenue. Improvements include: new four-lane roadway with a median curb and gutter […]