Happy Monday, Kansas City!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- KC launches “Keep KC in Place”
- The deadline for the property tax freeze has been extended for Jackson Co. seniors
- Craig Moore is extending his influence with a new role
- Bronny James and Shadeur Sanders, are they paying privileged prices?
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who broke the color barrier in professional golf by becoming the first Black player to compete in the PGA Tour?
A. Charlie Sifford B. Lee Elder C. Tiger Woods D. Calvin Peete
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
KC Launches “Keep KC in Place” to Combat Rising Displacement
KC needs your help! The city’s Housing and Community Development Department just launched the first phase of “Keep KC in Place” in the form of a survey asking residents about their housing challenges. It’s the first step in developing a citywide anti-displacement strategy
KANSAS CITY NEWS
More Jackson County Seniors Now Eligible for Property Tax Freeze, Deadline Extended
Jackson County extended the Senior Property Tax Credit Program deadline to June 30 and removed restrictions, making more seniors eligible.
How do I know if I am eligible?
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COMMUNITY CONNECT
New Role at Endeavor Heartland Scales Craig Moore’s Concierge Ecosystem Building
In a move that highlights Kansas City’s growing influence within the global landscape, innovation booster Craig Moore has taken on a new role — bringing his ecosystem-building superpowers to a broader scale.
Read more on Craig’s accomplishments
SPORTS
Why Bronny James Made It — And Shadeur Sanders Almost Didn’t
Check out this op-ed that highlights the journeys of Bronny Jame and Shadeur Sanders to the next level of playing.
Longtime KU Jayhawks assistant hoops coach retires after 37 years on the bench. Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball assistant coach Norm Roberts is retiring after 37 years of coaching the sport. (The Eagle)
Trump administration says it’ll pay $1,000 for ‘self-deportation’. The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that people who use an app to announce their “self-deportations” would get the money. (AP News)
Trivia Answer: A. Charlie Sifford. Charlie Sifford was the first Black player to get a PGA card, qualifying him for the professional golf tour. It came in 1961, a full decade after the color barrier had fallen in professional football, baseball, and basketball.
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