NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2019 If you’re seriously thinking about upgrading to a shiny, new state-of-the-art refrigerator or energy-efficient washer & dryer, then April 19-25 just might be the best time to make your move. You see that’s the week that Kansas City, Missouri, residents can save money and stimulate the economy […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2019 Business owners along 135th Street in the Martin City neighborhood are celebrating as construction rolls to completion along the corridor, revealing a new and improved streetscape while also checking off another Year 1 GO KC project. The final phase of improvements on 135th began just over a […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2019 On the heels of Monday’s ceremonial groundbreaking for the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport, comes the announcement that $98.4 million in bonds have been issued to get financing for the $1.5 billion project off the ground. The Kansas City Industrial Development Authority on March 22 […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2019 CONTACT: Douglas Jones, City Auditor, 816-513-3300 The City Auditor’s Office released an audit focusing on whether the investment of public funds in parking garages supports the city’s transportation strategies for greater downtown. This audit was initiated in response to audit suggestions submitted by members of the public. […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2019 The Urban Core Cleanup is set for Saturday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to noon. This spring-cleaning event is bringing multiple neighborhood groups together to address trash and illegal dumping in their communities. The neighborhood associations participating are Washington Wheatley, Santa Fe, South Round Top, 23rd St. […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2019 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, just issued slightly more than $57 million in general obligation bonds to fund repairs for streets, bridges and sidewalks, as well as public buildings and flood control projects. Here’s a breakdown of how the proceeds will be distributed: $34 million for […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2019 CONTACT: Douglas Jones, City Auditor, 816-513-3300 The City Auditor’s Office has begun an audit to review retroactive pay adjustments. Employee pay adjustments are tied to performance evaluations, collective bargaining agreements, and the completion and submission of the appropriate paperwork. When a pay adjustment is delayed, an employee […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2019 Rental property owners in Kansas City who have not received a permit under the new Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program will begin facing penalties after March 31. In August 2018, Kansas City joined a number of other cities around the country in adopting a rental inspection program […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2019 Northland residents have a new place to take their recyclables now that an agreement between the city’s Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department, Parks and Recreation (KC Parks) and Bridging the Gap has been reached. A temporary recycling drop-off center opens Saturday, March 16, in Pleasant Valley Park, […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2019 In an effort to save money and improve service, the City is phasing out contracted trash collection in favor of expanding the Solid Waste Division so that City crews can pick up trash citywide when the contract expires in 2020. Contractors pick up trash north of the […]