Good morning Kansas City. It’s Monday, May 13. Here’s some local news to start your week.
Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain of gas stations and travel centers, is looking to expand into Kansas City, KS with a potential new location near the Kansas Speedway. Meanwhile, homeowners in Kansas City, MO can apply for financial assistance with home repairs through three different programs offered by the city.
The Kansas City Black Mental Health Initiative is working to increase access to mental health services and reduce stigma in the Black community. Lastly, the Kansas City, KS Public School District’s $420 million bond proposal for upgrading school facilities and infrastructure has been rejected by voters.
Buc-ee’s takes first step in rezoning land for Kansas City location
Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based chain of gas stations and travel centers, is eyeing a potential new location in Kansas City, KS, near the Kansas Speedway. The company has filed a preliminary plat to rezone a 57-acre property just off I-70 from agricultural to commercial land usage. If approved, this would be Buc-ee’s first location in Kansas, following their recent expansion into Missouri. The potential development has sparked excitement among locals, but hurdles still remain before construction can begin.
Kansas City offers home repair assistance programs to eligible homeowners
If you’re a homeowner in Kansas City, MO, struggling with the costs of necessary home repairs, there may be some relief available. The city is currently accepting applications for three home repair assistance programs, providing financial support for major repairs like plumbing, electrical systems, roofs, and HVAC replacement. With the deadline approaching on June 3, this could be your chance to address those maintenance issues without breaking the bank. Find out more about these programs and how to apply.
Kansas City Black Mental Health Initiative aims to provide free mental health care vouchers to 100 Black residents
Discover how the Kansas City Black Mental Health Initiative (KCBMHI) is working to increase access to mental health services and reduce stigma in the Black community. Through their ambitious programs and bureaus, KCBMHI aims to connect Black residents with culturally competent therapists and provide free mental health care vouchers. Find out more about their holistic approach and the impact they hope to make in promoting Black mental health.
Kansas City, KS school bond proposal fails, raising concerns over school upgrades
Kansas City, KS Public School District’s $420 million bond proposal for upgrading school facilities and infrastructure has been rejected by voters. The proposal aimed to fund several capital improvements, including building new schools, completing deferred maintenance projects, and expanding pre-K program capacity. The rejection has left the district to reassess its plans for upgrading aging school facilities and infrastructure. Concerns over costs played a major role in sinking the measure, as it was projected to raise property tax bills.
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