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:
- KCPD must pay Cameron Lamb’s family millions
- As the World Cup approaches, KC entrepreneurs worry about their businesses
- KC City Council approves funding to support Sun Fresh’s 31st & Prospect location
- No more zero-fare bus program
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which event did Jackie Joyner-Kersee win a gold medal for in the 1992 Olympics?
A. Discus B. Heptathlon C. High Jump D. Long Jump
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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JUSTICE
Judge Says KCPD Must Pay $4.1M to Cameron Lamb’s Family
After the wrongful death at the hands of a KC police detective, the KCPD will pay Cameron Lamb’s family millions. However, neither the police department nor the former detective will admit wrongdoing.
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BUSINESS
Entrepreneurs Worry World Cup Could Leave Small Biz Losing
FIFA’s summer games are set to bring opportunities to Kansas City, but some fear a ripple effect that lasts far longer than the 2026 matches.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
COMMUNITY
KC Council Greenlights SunFresh Lifeline Amid Food Desert Fears
The Kansas City Council approved a support package for the struggling SunFresh grocery store at 31st and Prospect, concluding months of negotiations over how to prevent a potential food desert in the city’s east side..
See how much the store will receive for support
KANSAS CITY NEWS
No More Free Rides: KC Bus System Zero Fare Ending
City Council effectively ends zero-fare program, but approved a six-month transit funding plan to avoid most cuts for now.
Did Chiefs Get the Steal of the Draft? Was Josh Simmons the steal of the draft by the Chiefs? (Sports Illustrated)
Trump suggests Canadians should elect him, making the country the 51st state. The president is not on the ballot in Monday’s Canadian election. (ABC)
Trivia Answer: B. Heptathlon. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Jackie Joyner-Kersee won her second consecutive gold medal in the heptathlon and also earned a bronze medal in the long jump. A heptathlon is a multi-event competition that spans seven track and field events. These include 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter sprint, long jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run.
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