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Business Journals
14-07-2025
- General
- Business Journals
Public safety evolution paves way for better results
With the spectacle of the 2026 World Cup imminent — and its estimated 650,000-visitor crowd — Kansas City-area public safety discussions have become frequent and detailed. But such discussions didn't start with the banner event. Public safety challenges and strategies have evolved dramatically over the past couple of decades. Beyond population growth and aging facilities, this shift reflects a broader set of factors, including how each entity defines safety for its community, evolving public perceptions, the increasing number of stakeholders that must be engaged, rising awareness and demand for mental health resources, and the challenges of a highly competitive job market. 'Today, when you ask me or members of our community to define public safety, the answer is much more holistic,' said Lori Curtis Luther, city manager for Overland Park. 'It's really about asking, 'What does our city provide that makes me feel secure?' In many of the communities I've worked in, the perception of safety and what makes me feel secure isn't always tied solely to the actions of the police department.' At a discussion sponsored by McCownGordon Construction and moderated by Luke Deets, vice president and business unit leader for McCownGordon, panelists from Kansas City, Lenexa and Overland Park discussed evolving perceptions of public safety and the proactive changes their organizations have implemented, as well as how they're preparing for the World Cup. Panelists also described their efforts to attract and retain the public safety workforce of the future. expand Complex layers Crime data and response time statistics, while helpful, don't have the final word in perceptions of public safety, panelists said. 'Those are critical factors, but it's also about asking, 'How safely can I get to where I want to go? How secure do I feel in my daily life? Can my kids go outside and play?'' Luther said. 'All of these factors contribute to a quality of life. It's not the responsibility of just one or two departments — it's a much bigger picture.' Sometimes, details such as lighting and tree trimming weigh just as heavily on perceived safety. Additionally, underlying issues can be incredibly complex, such as affordable housing and health disparities, said Kimiko Gilmore, deputy city manager for Kansas City, Mo. 'If people don't feel safe and secure, and they're not living a high-quality life in their everyday activities, then we're not going to have the level of safety we require,' she said. To understand at a deeper level, Kansas City has deliberately sought community engagement, taking a listening and collaborative posture. Past instances of local or state governments telling people what they need instead of listening, or not fulfilling promises, have fractured trust, and the city wants to rebuild it. 'We have several departments on the ground every day in neighborhoods to hear that one-on-one perspective,' Gilmore said. A community engagement team, for example, not only holds town halls, but knocks on doors and reaches out to neighborhood leaders to find out what they are hearing and seeing. Lenexa also has taken a proactive, relational approach, specifically fostering stronger connections between public safety professionals and the community. 'Things we've really seen move the bar are charging into some of this national dialogue around use of force,' said Todd Pelham, deputy city manager for Lenexa. Once or twice a year, the city offers a class for the public designed to improve understanding of police work, Pelham said. The class explains how Lenexa tracks use of force incidents, shows how the human body responds under high-stress or dangerous situations, and emphasizes the importance of quality officer training. It also uses tools like virtual reality to give participants a glimpse into a police officer's experience. 'A lot of people don't think about putting themselves in the shoes of a police officer who's having to make a life-or-death call in those moments,' Pelham said. 'We have tough conversations around that.' But outreach isn't always serious. Last year, Lenexa opened a $73 million, 115,000-square-foot Justice Center, which includes a police training and fitness facility, along with the police headquarters and municipal court. The city launched a fitness program called, 'Work Out with Lenexa Police.' On a recent day, 36 people came to exercise with 12 officers, as well as eat breakfast and form relationships. 'We're starting to see those walls come down,' Pelham said. Kansas City likewise has created welcoming police campuses, which double as community centers, with gyms, computer labs, and community rooms, said Maj. Timothy Hernandez of the Kansas City Police Department. It encourages community interaction, as well as officers' physical and psychological wellness. Proactive policing While police reactions to emergencies haven't changed, proactive measures definitely have, Hernandez said. In the past, discussions about crime typically ended with a question about how the police would respond. 'It has evolved into more of a holistic approach, where we work with the community and have the community drive how we're going to police the city and how we handle things,' Hernandez said. Kansas City has a three-tier program for proactive measures. There's data analysis to identify where crimes occur and thus where to focus resources. Then there's community engagement, which is driven not by enforcement but by social workers, school resource officers, officers who work with mental health, officers trained in substance abuse issues, and those who help veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder or other issues. The third tier is focused deterrence. Because most violent crime is committed by a small number of people, the police department works with a broad swath of city stakeholders to engage with repeat offenders, indicating that officers know what's going on, offering resources to help, and providing them an opportunity to make a different choice. 'We're seeing reductions,' Hernandez said. Mental health matters Of all the changes in public safety, Luther said, mental health has the most direct impact. A metro-wide gap in mental health providers, particularly for adolescents, 'is just a recipe for bad things to happen,' she said. Most police departments have partnerships with organizations such as Johnson County Mental Health or other co-responders, but co-responders could be used in virtually any high-stress call. 'We are trying to thread the needle of how to get resources where they're needed and how they're needed,' Luther said. 'How do we do that in a way where everyone gets to go home safely?' On the flip side, cities increasingly recognize the importance of proactively addressing officers' mental health — not just telling them to be tough and move on. 'I think your average citizen may see seven to 10 critical incidents in their lifetime,' said Hernandez, defining those as traumatic situations that leave a mental impression. 'The average officer can see anywhere from 750 to 1,000 in their lifetime. It takes a toll.' In Kansas City, a wellness unit of professionals and former officers supports the mental health of current staff. Their efforts include checking in on them and encouraging time off after difficult days. The department also offers resources for physical and financial wellness, and anything else that can take a psychological toll. 'These officers are assets we need as a department and the community,' Hernandez said. 'So we're going to do everything we can.' Mental health considerations influenced the design of Lenexa's new Justice Center, Pelham said. The plan expanded to include co-responder space. Conversations encompassed the officer experience and support offered in the building — fitness space, nice locker rooms, places for families to visit while officers work long shifts, and soft spaces for officers to debrief with therapists after difficult days. Similarly, Kansas City's new police campuses allow space to wind down, as well as quiet rooms and amenities to make officers comfortable, Hernandez said. Looking to the future A long-term challenge: Finding the next generation of public safety professionals for a difficult yet valuable career. Competitive salaries and benefits help, as does reaching out to young people, but departments recognize the need for additional differentiators. For the past few years, Lenexa has hosted a public safety college internship program, bringing in 10 interns annually. The program offers students firsthand insight into day-to-day police work, helping them make informed decisions about whether it's the right career path. Leadership makes a crucial difference, Luther said. Overland Park's new police chief, Doreen Jokerst, has helped shrink the number of vacant officer positions from 40 to 15 within about six months. 'Her focus is on community,' Luther said. Kansas City, which needs at least 300 additional police officers, has dramatically increased recruiting efforts. Hernandez said his department has tripled the number of recruiters visiting college campuses. Their program includes an 11-hour shift schedule with four days on followed by four days off, assistance with child care, and college tuition for law enforcement workers and their children. But public support is crucial. 'I tell folks all the time … our No. 1 recruiter is you,' Hernandez said. 'You know of those men and women that would make fine public servants.' A global stage The 2026 World Cup poses a singular challenge: a month and a half of nonstop activity with hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors. Numerous and robust meetings have involved leaders from across the Kansas City area, Gilmore said. Discussions require complex, detail-oriented thinking. Cities want to welcome soccer fans and accommodate visitors from a plethora of countries while also maintaining their traditions, such as summer festivals and celebrations, all while offering an authentic Kansas City experience. Local cities must prepare for considerations such as soccer fans' reactions to game outcomes, temporary housing and short-term rental policies, transportation needs, and business opportunities. But the metro area has hosted large-scale events before, including parades, the MLB All-Star Game, and the NFL Draft. 'We can do all of this,' Gilmore said, emphasizing the extensive regional collaboration. 'We are going to be ready.'
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to watch fireworks in the Kansas City-area this year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several Kansas City-area cities are organizing fireworks shows to celebrate Independence Day this year. Here is a list of some free events in Missouri and Kansas that are scheduled toward the end of June and on the holiday itself, Friday, July 4: Where are fireworks legal in the Kansas City area in 2025? There will be a fireworks show at the , 34800 S. Butcher Road. The night kicks off at 7 p.m. with music, concessions and inflatables. The fireworks will begin around 9:30 p.m. Raymore's 'Sprit of America Celebration,' set from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Recreation Park includes live music, food trucks, games and inflatables and ends with a fireworks show at dusk. 'Parked' in Shawnee features food trucks, vendors, bounce houses and live music at Stump Park, 4751 Woodland Drive. It starts at 5:30 p.m. with a fireworks show closing out the night around 9:30. The city of Lansing will hold its 'Independence Days' celebration at Lansing High School, 1412 147th St. The event starts at 3 p.m. with rides, inflatables, live music, and it will offer food and drinks. The fireworks display is set to begin around 9:30 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine. '' will take place at Pierson Park in KCK's Turner neighborhood. Parking is limited and all entrances to the park will close at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:45 p.m. and is free to the public. '' will have live music, vendors, games and food trucks at Young Park and Blue Springs South High School. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the fireworks show is expected to start at 9:30 p.m. '' will have food trucks, live music and of course fireworks located at Centennial Park. Fireworks will begin around 9:45 p.m. A community picnic and fireworks show will be held at Martin Creek Park in Edgerton. Gates to the park open at 6 p.m. and the show will start around 9:45 p.m. The city of Lee's Summit will host 'Legacy Blast' at Legacy Park. The gates to the park open at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held July 5. '' is scheduled 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty, 2200 E. Old 210 Highway. The event is free to attend, but parking passes cost $10 per car at the venue. There will be kid-friendly activities, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and the fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. A fireworks show is set to begin 9:45 p.m. at Bishop Miege, 5041 Reinhardt Dr, Roeland Park. This joint event is put on by the cities of Fairway, Roeland Park and Westwood. The city of De Soto will be holding 'Red, White, Rhythm & Roots' from 6 to 10 p.m. at Riverfest Park. There will be vendors and live music. The fireworks show will start at 9:45 p.m. The city of Harrisonville will host a 4th of July fireworks display at City Park, 706 Ash St. starting at 9:15 p.m. There will also be food trucks on site. In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved to July 5. Kansas City's Independence Day Celebration is the Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Grounds open at 3 p.m., rain or shine. The fireworks display is expected to begin around 9:35 p.m. Leawood's 'Celebration in the Park' starts at 5:30 p.m. at City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd. There will be food trucks, live music, free activities and a fireworks show, which will begin around 9:45 p.m. The city of Olathe said its fireworks show will start around 9:45 p.m. near the College Boulevard Activity Center, 11031 S. Valley Road. FOX4 Newsletters: Sign up for daily forecasts and Joe's Weather Blog in your inbox Overland Park's 'Star Spangled Spectacular' is set to begin at 5 p.m. with food trucks and live music. Then at 10 p.m., Mayor Curt Skoog will lead a countdown to the fireworks show. Downtown Parkville will host its all-day 4th of July Celebration again this year. The day starts with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and is followed by a community parade at 10 a.m. A skydiving show is set to begin at 8:45 p.m. above English Landing Park and Main Street. The day ends with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. over the Missouri River. Smithville's will take place at Smithville Lake at Smith's Fork Park. Parking will be available throughout and the show will begin at dusk, roughly 9 p.m. is partnering with the The Independence Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for a celebration from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 937 W. Walnut St. There will be family games, food trucks, and live music, with the fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kansas troopers on standby for protests, ahead of nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations
Kansans rally at the Statehouse in Topeka as part of the 50501 national day of action on May 1, 2025. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — State troopers are on standby in Kansas as demonstrations against federal immigration raids crop up around the country following an increased military presence in response to protests in Los Angeles. The Kansas Highway Patrol is aware of Kansas City-area protests this week, said April McCollum, a spokeswoman for the agency. Protests in LA began Friday, mostly in downtown and central parts of the city, in opposition to targeted, sweeping raids from federal immigration officials that result in the arrest and detention of immigrants lacking permanent legal status. The demonstrations escalated once President Donald Trump ordered thousands of members of the California National Guard to the city's streets, against the wishes of state leaders. Protesters in dozens of other cities joined their LA counterparts Tuesday. Col. Erik Smith, superintendent of the state highway patrol, told legislators Tuesday that a protest similar to those in LA was planned in the Johnson County area, but the agency did not disclose specifics when asked. The only report of a protest in the area Tuesday occurred in Kansas City, Missouri's downtown and Westside, drawing hundreds of attendees, according to reporting from The Kansas City Star. A slate of more than 1,800 protests are scheduled across the nation for Saturday. More than a dozen of them are set to occur in Kansas cities, from Garden City to Hiawatha to Arkansas City to the Kansas City area. 'We encourage those involved to maintain civility while exercising their First Amendment rights,' McCollum said. The agency's mobile field force is prepared to assist local law enforcement during all incidents of 'civil unrest,' Smith said. The force is 'a specially trained and equipped unit composed of Troopers from across the state that can be deployed to support local law enforcement agencies in the event of civil disorder, natural disasters, and other public safety emergencies,' McCollum said. Kansas Bureau of Investigation director Tony Mattivi told lawmakers Tuesday at a Senate Committee on Government Efficiency hearing that state agents are not currently trained to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials with raids and arrests in Kansas. Sen. Mike Thompson, a Shawnee Republican, asked Mattivi during the hearing why federal agents aren't responsive to one-off local arrests. 'ICE, right now, is just overwhelmed,' Mattivi said. 'They're focused on busloads at a time.' State and local officials don't have the authority to investigate federal immigration violations, but Kansas, was the second state in the country to agree with the Trump administration to exercise 287(g) authority, which refers to section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Naturalization Act. Once agents are trained, they will be able to make those one-off arrests and fill the gaps federal immigration officials leave behind. Eventually, Mattivi said, he would like to examine the 48,000 people who are listed as a sex offender, drug offender or violent offender in Kansas and determine whether any of those people are in the country without permanent legal status. As chair of the Democratic Governors Association, Gov. Laura Kelly, along with most of the rest of the country's Democratic governors, condemned Trump's decision to deploy a state's National Guard as 'an alarming abuse of power' and 'ineffective and dangerous.' 'Further, threatening to send the U.S. Marines into American neighborhoods undermines the mission of our service members, erodes public trust, and shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement,' the governors said Sunday in a joint statement. The Trump administration deployed around 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to L.A. from a nearby base to 'restore order,' defense secretary Pete Hegseth said in a social media post. Trump called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom's arrest after Newsom expressed his disapproval of Trump's actions. Newsom sued the Trump administration, alleging the president's takeover of the state's National Guard was illegal. Governors typically hold the power to deploy the guard. The Democratic governors said they stand with Newsom, 'who has made it clear that violence is unacceptable and that local authorities should be able to do their jobs without the chaos of this federal interference and intimidation.' Kansas Republicans rebutted Democrats' remarks with condemnations of their own. In a series of social media posts, Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins, who is also a Republican candidate for state insurance commissioner, applauded Trump's actions. He said he was shocked by the Democratic governors' statement. 'It's indefensible that Governor Kelly and other Democrat Governors would seemingly side with the rioters over law and order. Their Trump Derangement Syndrome truly knows no bounds,' Hawkins wrote. Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, who is widely expected to run for governor, criticized Kelly in a statement. 'Laura Kelly is slow to condemn attacks on law enforcement, but quick to side with Gavin Newsom and rioters waving foreign flags as they try to burn down an American community. It is shameful,' he said. Conservatives in opposition to the protests have frequently used rhetoric that depicts L.A. in flames or in complete disarray. The protests have been confined to a few areas of the city, mostly around local and federal government buildings. Misinformation and doctored or fabricated photos have circulated. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who is a 2026 Republican candidate for governor, wrote on the social media platform X in response to the statement from the Democratic governors: 'This is wrong.' In a separate post, Schwab said protesters in California were 'endangering' law enforcement 'because they embrace disorder and crime over civility.' He added: 'Our founders are rolling in their graves.' Protests in 15 cities in Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri, fall under the banner of No Kings Day, a collection of anti-Trump protests. Saturday is also Flag Day. Ahead of the protest in Topeka at the Statehouse, organizers with the Kansas chapter of 50501 emphasized in a statement its desire for a peaceful demonstration. 'We are committed to the safety of every protester and are exploring unforeseen and uncontrollable challenges and how to respond to them,' the statement said. 'We are continuing to plan for a safe gathering.' Activists are chartering buses and establishing carpools to Topeka from Abilene, Junction City, Manhattan, Franklin County, Lawrence and the Kansas City, Kansas, area. Ahead of Wichita's rally, organizers with Defend Democracy ICT said the protest date is symbolic, 'aligning with Flag Day, President Trump's birthday, and a controversial military parade in Washington, D.C.' 'This is a stand against authoritarianism and the growing disregard for democratic norms,' organizers said in a statement. 'We are here to remind our leaders that power belongs with the people — not kings, not billionaires, not dictators.' Protests are scheduled to take place in the following cities, according to the No Kings online tracker: Arkansas City, Emporia, Garden City, Great Bend, Hiawatha, Hutchinson, Lawrence, Lenexa, Manhattan, Ottawa, Overland Park, Pittsburg, Salina, Topeka, Wichita and Kansas City, Missouri.
Business Journals
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Kansas City HR execs share 5 creative talent strategies
Beyond supply chain calculations and balance sheet math, companies depend on a limited variable that defies equations: people. In today's battle for talent, winning attributes are far from static. 'Diverse industries need a variety of skill sets, and generational differences bring priorities and goals that HR professionals have to navigate to offer flexible and customized ideas for career advancement,' said Matt Linski, president of Bank of America Kansas City. 'Talent strategies must take into account the evolving business ecosystem, a mix of lingering uncertainties, but also the optimism of what our world is.' Hiring leaders from several Kansas City-area employers gathered at a panel discussion, sponsored by Bank of America, to talk about creative strategies for attracting and retaining talent. The panelists who joined the conversation included: Lauren Bertram, talent acquisition director, Burns & McDonnell Jessica Tasler Noble, senior vice president, employee experience, Hallmark Karen Reardon, HR executive, Bank of America Regional Banking, Merrill Wealth Management, Private Bank and Enterprise Credit Vernon Williams, chief people officer, Dimensional Innovations Here are key takeaways from the conversation. The participants' comments have been edited and condensed for clarity. 1. Rethink conventional job postings Some companies are reevaluating boilerplate job requirements with formal degrees. Recognizing the efficacy of on-the-job training, they look for the soft skills that underpin workplace success. 'We're really taking a step back and saying, 'What are the skills we want to develop inside our own company?'' said Karen Reardon, HR executive, Bank of America Regional Banking, Merrill Wealth Management, Private Bank and Enterprise Credit. 'We have a great learning function … we can develop those skills. We're looking more for the softer skills — the attributes of resilience, empathy and just general leadership.' 2. Urge internal mobility In large companies, divisions sometimes hoard talent, said Lauren Bertram, talent acquisition director with Burns & McDonnell. But the architecture, engineering and construction firm is trying to make internal mobility a positive thing, even advertising openings across an internal jobs platform. They're encouraging competition for every position over appointments. 'That's really helped with transparency, fairness, engagement, because people are excited about these opportunities,' Bertram said. Panelists also described proactive efforts to help employees map out potential internal career paths so they don't assume advancement means moving to a new company. 3. Bridge the promotion training gap Successful employees tend to get promoted — but those promotions may put them in supervisory roles for which they have little or no training, said Vernon Williams, chief people officer at Dimensional Innovations, which invents immersive, engaging experiences for audiences across industries. 'We have really worked on the middle manager level,' Williams said. 'When someone moves into that spot, we are exposing them to training immediately.' Upon promotion, these new leaders are coached on the key roles of a supervisor, as well as on how to manage and motivate talent among their teams. 4. Align communications and culture Companies — particularly large or rapidly growing ones — can struggle with the tug of war between foundational identity and fluctuations in strategies, skills, hiring, artificial intelligence, and more. Some employees may resist change; conversely, trends can generate hype about relatively short-term considerations. A clear understanding of core culture, buttressed by complementary communication, emphasizes consistency even in the midst of lower-level changes, panelists said. For Burns & McDonnell, Bertram said, the foundational element is employee ownership, which the company emphasizes in its hiring, communication, training and opportunities for connection. 'I think you have to find out what is foundationally part of your culture and go all in on that, then be flexible with the things that maybe you can evolve in,' she said. Hallmark's purpose is 'to put more care in the world,' said Jessica Noble, the greeting card and gift giant's senior vice president for employee experience. That comes across in employee experience considerations, such as Hallmark's commitment to employees' work-life balance, flexible hybrid arrangements and developmental opportunities. But it also shows in the interactive behaviors Hallmark promotes, down to its celebration of employees' birthdays, special events and achievements with cards, gifts and other tokens of appreciation. 'We like to live our culture inside of the building in the same way we want our consumers to live it outside of the building,' Noble said. 5. Stand by employees Employees today face plenty of anxiety-inducing concerns; great employers meet those with multidimensional support: physical, emotional and financial, Reardon said. 'As HR professionals, we've got to be nimble and flexible, and we've got to meet our employees where they are,' she said. 'Being able to attract talent — the very premise of that — is being a great place to work. Your existing employees are your best recruiters.' Disclaimer Bank of America' and 'BofA Securities' are the marketing names used by the Global Banking and Global Markets divisions of Bank of America Corporation. 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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Kansas City Hospital recognized as top hospital by Castle Connolly
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — North Kansas City and Meritas Health were recognized as a top hospital by Castle Connolly Top Hospitals in three procedures. The list deemed the health system as a top hospital in gastroenterology and bariatrics-hernia repair surgery. Kansas City man charged with murder after deadly shooting near Westport North Kansas City also received a Top Hospital-Gold Standard designation in obstetrics and gynecology-C-section and Gastroenterology and bariatrics-colon surgery. 'It is a true honor to have several of our procedures recognized by Castle Connolly as Top Hospitals,' said Steven Starr, MD, FACC, chief medical officer of NKCH. 'This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the quality of care we provide each day. Our commitment to data-driven, compassionate care remains the cornerstone of our efforts, continually setting new standards of excellence.' Only 10 hospitals in each state can earn Gold Standard recognition for a procedure. Castle Connonlly recognizes over 1,400 hospitals for their excellence in performing specific medical procedures. Four Kansas City-area students participate in National Spelling Bee Each area of recognition is selected for analysis based on patient volume, level of specialization and the comparison of outcomes across health system. Hospitals are evaluated on performance measures such as mortality and complication rates, patient safety, failure-to-rescue rates and physician expertise. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
