NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2019 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has declared a Phase 2 snow emergency and is reminding motorists to remove any vehicles parked on a marked snow route within two hours. This will make it easier for plow trucks to clear the streets. This round of winter weather will once […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2019 Mayor Sly James and City Manager Troy Schulte on Thursday submitted to the City Council a fiscal year 2019-2020 budget that focuses on public safety and basic services as prioritized by residents through the Citizen Satisfaction Survey, and the City Council’s Five-year Citywide Business Plan. The $1.73 billion submitted […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 11, 2019 The City is inviting you to attend at least one of four public meetings set to talk about the budget being submitted for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The proposed budget is being sent to the City Council on Feb. 14 and is scheduled to be adopted on […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2019 A representative of the airlines serving Kansas City International Airport announced that the airlines serving Kansas City have reached an agreement to develop the new terminal. The agreement was presented to the City Council at the February 7, 2019 Airport Committee meeting. “This is fantastic news for […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2019 The City Council’s Airport Committee chairwoman, Jolie Justus, tonight announced that the airlines serving Kansas City have reached an agreement among themselves to develop the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. “This is fantastic news for Kansas City,” said Justus, Fourth District Councilmember. “We thank the […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 1, 2019 KCP&L has been working through the night and Is in the final steps towards restoring power. We thank residents and customers for working with us as we operate through some phone and internet issues tied to the power outage. The City’s 311 Center will operate with limited […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 31, 2019 KCP&L’s team has assured the City Manager that power will be reconnected to City Hall overnight so that the building can reopen for staff and the public Friday. Watch for an announcement early Friday morning to confirm that City Hall is open. If the power is not […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City Hall is closed today due to a power outage caused by burst pipes across the street at the Jackson County Courthouse. The City Council has canceled its 1 p.m. Business and 3 p.m. Legislative meetings. The 311 Center is operating from an alternate location where they are taking calls, […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 24, 2019 The City of Kansas City has created a way to help drivers recover tow and storage fees if they believe their vehicles have been towed in error. In May 2018, the ACLU sued the City of Kansas City and the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 22, 2019 Riding the elevators at City Hall is about to be a faster, more efficient experience, thanks to new technology that’s scheduled to activate on Jan. 22. In addition to a better ride, the upgraded elevators will also meet standards for the Americans with Disabilities Act, addressing previous […]