Penn, Hard Rock granted extension to negotiate management contracts

Posted Jun 25, 2009 @ 10:16 AM
Last update Jun 25, 2009 @ 11:54 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The Kansas Lottery Commission was to hold a meeting today to consider the two proposed casino projects in Wyandotte County.

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WyCo United Way seeking grant recipients

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 03:16 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The Wyandotte County United Way has received more than $31,000 in grants for emergency food and shelter programs, and is looking for agencies to receive the funding


Schlitterbahn could open within the next week

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 12:03 PM
Last update Jul 06, 2009 @ 12:57 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The first phase of the $750 million Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Water Park could open its doors within a week, though officials have yet to announce a specific opening date

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Edwardsville Police Activity Report

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 11:32 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

A listing of activity from the Edwardsville Police Department from June 26 through July 5


Kitchen fire causes $500 in damage

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 10:39 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire Sunday morning at 853 Barnett.


Duplex fire on S. 73rd Terrace under investigation

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 10:00 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Kansas City, Kan. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the 400 block of S. 73rd Terrace late Sunday night


Church suffers $20K in damage from Sunday morning fire

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 09:15 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Kansas City, Kan. firefighters responded to fire at church in the 1700 block of N. 18th Street


37-year-old injured in firework incident

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 08:53 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Fire Department responds to July 4th holiday incidents


Man found dead inside house packed with explosive devices

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 08:31 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Kansas City, Kan. police investigating Friday incident in 4400 block of Eaton Street


PHOTO GALLERY: Westheight celebrates Fourth of July

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 08:07 AM
Last update Jul 06, 2009 @ 01:28 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Residents of the Westheight neighborhood of Kansas City, Kan. held their annual Fourth of July parade

 

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The Early Riser: People say they want increased regional transit

Posted Jul 06, 2009 @ 07:54 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Kansas Department of Transportation survey seeks to find out northeast Kansas' residents thoughts on transportation


Wizards fireworks show this Saturday

Posted Jul 03, 2009 @ 11:11 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The Kansas City Wizards and the Unified Government will partner in providing Wyandotte County its largest fireworks show this Saturday night at CommunityAmerica.


Hentges: Volunteer at Tractor Daze

Posted Jul 03, 2009 @ 10:41 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Weekly column by Diane Hentges, Director of the Volunteer at the United Way of Wyandotte County


Pavement replacement project on I-70 starts next Monday

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 03:30 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

First part of project on eastbound Interstate 70 is scheduled for completion in November


BPU looking at carbon footprint

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 02:17 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The utility has formed its own Climate Protection Committee to evaluate the BPU's environmental impact and what steps the utility can take to reduce its carbon footprint

Related:
- Information on carbon footprints
- Kansas City Chamber of Commerce carbon footprint calculator for businesses (opens an Excel file)
- Personal carbon footprint calculator

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Parkinson announces two percent cuts in education

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 02:17 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Due to a near $160 million budget deficit, Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson announced further cuts in education today.


Chamber urging BPU to join fight against federal Cap and Trade legislation

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 12:10 PM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Kansas City, Kan. Area Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Cash says Chamber members believe legislation would be harmful to community


Downtown planning for July Artwalk

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 11:08 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

The Kansas City, Kan. Arts Network will be back in force on Friday, July 10 for July's downtown KCK Artwalk

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KCKFD battle fire on South 17th Street

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 08:58 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

No one was injured in a Wednesday morning fire that left $15,000 in damage to a residence


The Early Riser: July brings myriad of new laws, fees for Kansas residents

Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 07:47 AM
Kansas City, Kan. —

Costs of interacting with the state's judicial system increased due to budget difficulties

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