Good afternoon, Kansas City!
We hope you’re having a great start to your week. Here are a few of our recent KC stories.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Meet the Mayor of 18th & Vine!
- Mayor Quinton Lucas has been accused of serious actions
- Nominate a Person of the Year!
- The development of Midtown Station
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Meet the Mayor of 18th and Vine
How did Ronnie Matlock rise to be ambassador of good vibes for KC’s Historic Jazz District? What truly sets Matlock apart is his gift for making connections.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
2024 Person of the Year
Who should be The Voice’s Person of the Year? This is someone who has made a great impact in your community. Nominating someone is easy! The deadline to nominate is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
POLITICS
Mayor Lucas Accused of Skirting City Gift Ban to Pay for Travel
It cost $23,518 for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a top aide and two police officers on his security detail to attend the Super Bowl in Phoenix last year.
Where did the funds come from?
WYANDOTTE NEWS
From Retail Ruins to Urban Renewal: KCK’s $1B Midtown Station Project
Development of Midtown Station, formerly Indian Springs Mall is underway! The billion-dollar project will transform the site into a sustainable urban community featuring more than 1,500 new homes, retail spaces, and a 30-acre solar microgrid.
Tap here for more photos of what to expect!
Star baseball outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record 15-year $765 million contract . (AP News)
Police have arrested a man matching the description in United Health CEO death. (CNN)
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to make history again as she makes her debut a hit broadway play. (Black Wall Street Times)
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