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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
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Boil advisory issued for Buckner due to watermain break
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Water issues are once again hitting the City of Buckner, Missouri. The City of Buckner announced Monday night that due to a watermain break, a boil water advisory has been issued for 16 houses in the area of North Lee Street and Park Avenue. Jackson County unanimously passes 2025 budget Monday The city said Public Works will take a water sample to the City of Independence lab Tuesday morning and that test results could take 12 to 24 hours to get back. Once the test results come back negative for total coliform, the city said the boil advisory will be lifted. At least 10 watermain breaks were reported last year near Buckner that resulted in a series of boil water advisories being issued. City Manager Joe said he believes Buckner's iron water pipes are wearing out. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Also last year, Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca proposed the use of $5 million in COVID-era relief money to improve infrastructure in Buckner. County leaders announced in December that they and community initiatives like nonprofits. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
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Council authorizes KC Current to negotiate park along levee near CPKC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City City Council unanimously gave new City Manager Mario Vazquez the go-ahead to begin negotiations Thursday with the Kansas City Current and developers on a new park along the levee at Berkley Riverfront Park. There's a quick timeline for the project. The city wants the project done in time for the World Cup at no cost to the city. Legislator Manny Abarca pleads not guilty to domestic battery charges in Johnson County People already enjoying the walkways along the Berkley Riverfront have watched the area transform before their eyes over the past few years. New additions include apartments, CPKC Stadium, a hotel and a mixed-use riverfront district under construction. 'I moved from the Northland, and it's really nice to be along the river and all these walking paths,' Katelyn Banning said. 'This used to be kind of the festival grounds. So seeing it come back to life is really exciting for me. I've always been in the KC area really looking forward to it, especially with the streetcar too and 2026 with all the soccer coming this way it's going to be awesome. I'm really excited,' Shelby Richardson said. With an eye toward the World Cup now just one year away, the Kansas City Current announced this week plans for a new levee park. But since it's city land, it needs city approval. 'I think this is a long way from what the riverfront used to be, so I commend our developers and who have worked in connection with this,' Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said before Thursday's vote. Renderings show Levee Park with native plants, curated landscaping and new trails and an overlook taking joggers and outdoor enthusiasts safely closer to the water. Besides other amenities like children's play areas and performance spaces, there's one other favorite part of the deal for Kansas City lawmakers. Royals doubleheader recap: Jac Caglianone debut, hot bats, more 'The city desires to grant an easement and enter into an agreement to secure the improvements at no cost to the city. Let's see how many times I can say at no cost to the city,' Councilwoman Andrea Bough joked, completing a summary of the plan that pointed out several times the city won't pay for the park. 'This is something that we would love to do, but it would have cost too much for us to do it. So this is a great way to get a project done that we don't have to invest money into, and yet it's going to have a great impact on the city.' Kansas City Current's owners, Angie and Chris Long, who will pay for the park, said in a statement, 'By transforming this unused space into a beautiful new community asset, we hope to inspire Kansas Citians to engage with the water in ways we haven't yet imagined.' The agreement that will now be negotiated calls for the Kansas City Current and developers to operate and maintain the park for the next 50 years. Once negotiations are finalized, park developers will still need to get Army Corps of Engineers approval as they work to get the project done by the World Cup next summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
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Property value change notices mailed out in Jackson Co.: What to know
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County, Missouri, has begun mailing out property value change notices on Thursday, June 5. The county says that Real Property Value Change Notices are being sent out in phases throughout this week, with some residents already having received theirs. Per Missouri law, counties are required to reassess real estate during odd-numbered years. Legislator Manny Abarca pleads not guilty to domestic battery charges in Johnson County Jackson County has responded with a new assessment order through the Missouri State Tax Commission. The order includes a formula that limits how much residential property values can increase, no matter the actual market value. Jackson County also provided the following tips that property owners should take note of: Review the notice carefully as it shows the estimated value of property. If you disagree with the valuation, you can file an appeal (instructions are included). The deadline to appeal is July 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The order is not a tax bill. The assessor's office does not set the tax rates or levies. For seniors, there is the Senior Property Tax Credit Program. Estimated savings are included on the notices but are subject to change once the tax rates are set. You can apply through June 30 to lock in a 2024 baseline bill. Once owners are approved, tax bills will be based on the base year amount. If the number drops, that will become the new baseline. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
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Clay County leader speaks on Royals deal: ‘Hundreds of miles apart'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Day three of Missouri's Special Session invaded day four as the State Senate approved a stadium finance package to try to keep the Chiefs and the Royals in Missouri. It came in the early hours of Thursday morning, with a vote coming just before 2:30 a.m. Late in 2023, the Royals had publicly narrowed down their stadium sites to two, one in the East Village of Kansas City, Mo., within the downtown loop. The other was in North Kansas City, Mo. and Clay County. Legislator Manny Abarca pleads not guilty to domestic battery charges in Johnson County Then, in February of 2024 and right before the team's April vote, the Royals decided they were going to try to build their ballpark at a different location, the East Crossroads of downtown Kansas City, and south of the downtown loop. The joint vote with a Chiefs renovation at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium failed by 16%. Fast forward to June of 2025 and Clay County leaders are still expressing support for a North Kansas City ballpark. Tuesday, June 3, Clay County Commissioner Scott Wagner and Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte both testified in the Committee on Fiscal Oversight. They wanted that committee to pass Senate Bill 3, known as the Show-Me Sports Investment Act. The committee ended up passing it 6-3. Two days later, FOX4 talked to Clay County Commissioner Jason Withington. He said the last time his entity had negotiations with the Royals was in 2023, right before the team decided they weren't going to try to build in Clay County or in the East Village of Kansas City, Mo. 'I just want to make sure people understand that, I know, my phone's been blowing up. 'Oh, we're one step closer to getting the team.' Man, we're still hundreds of miles apart,' Withington said Thursday. Independence police chief on leave, fires back at 'baseless rumors' in FOX4 interview Regardless, the Missouri House of Representatives returns Monday to try to pass the Show-Me Sports Investment Act. The House already passed that bill at the end of May, but it died in the State Senate, which just approved it Thursday morning. Jackson County Executive Frank White released the following statement on the Show-Me Sports Investment Act on Thursday, June 5: For more than 50 years, Jackson County has proudly supported the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, shouldering the majority of the financial responsibility that has helped keep both teams rooted in our community. Each year, our taxpayers contribute more than $54 million to support the teams – more than the County currently spends combined on parks and playgrounds, roads and bridges, and our public health department. This significant investment reflects our long-standing commitment, but it also underscores the need to balance that support with the many other responsibilities we carry as a county. While it has been an honor to uphold that legacy, it's time for a new chapter, one where Jackson County no longer carries the burden alone. From the beginning of this process, I've been clear: the path forward must include a more equitable sharing of responsibility. The stadium funding plan passed by the Missouri Senate moves us in that direction. It opens the door to meaningful relief for Jackson County taxpayers and creates the opportunity to invest in the essential services our residents rely on every day, from public safety and health care to critical infrastructure, all without increasing taxes. We remain committed to working with our partners at every level to support a future that is more balanced, more sustainable, and ultimately more fair for the people of Jackson County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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Gladstone community details deadly home explosion: ‘Still in shock'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Red Cross is offering assistance after an explosion on Saturday morning destroyed a home in a Gladstone neighborhood. Authorities confirm that one person who lived there and a dog died. People who live nearby are still in a state of shock. Shawnee Police searching for Jackson Co. Legislator Manny Abarca, son 'My husband and I just fell to the ground. The kids were downstairs. The dogs were terrified. It was just really scary,' next door neighbor Ashleigh Tomlin recalled. 'A little bit of PTSD, I think, just we're still in shock, the loss of our neighbor is just devastating. My husband's known him for 20-plus years.' Tomlin's doorbell camera shows the moment her next-door neighbor's home exploded. 'Our cars are probably not totaled, but they're pretty close, so they're going to tow those off and get us rental cars tomorrow. Then the structural people and the engineers, and USAA, our homeowners insurance, will be out here tomorrow morning,' Tomlin said. A spokesperson for the Red Cross told FOX4 on Sunday, they are working with two impacted neighbors and are in contact with the family of the person who passed. The Red Cross offers assistance for those whose homes were affected in a fire or explosion, such as this, with replacement of medicine, food, clothing and a place to stay. The Red Cross also has disaster mental health workers to assist those affected. Tomlin said a state representative also stopped by the neighborhood Sunday to offer support. 'He came to our door. He works out of Jeff City and represents us. He said if we had any problems, just to give him a call personally, and he would help take care of things. So I can't say enough for the integrity of a man like that to come to your door personally and offer his help,' Tomlin said. She's also thankful for the response from law enforcement and first-responding agencies at the scene on Saturday. 'We just ran out. The police officers were wonderful. They helped me. They went through the house. They got the dogs in their kennels. They helped me carry them. I mean, it was really neat to see the community kind of come together and really help us out,' Tomlin explained. Royals call up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone to MLB Gladstone Police did not have any updates to share on Sunday. FOX4 reached out to Spire to inquire about the explosion. A spokesperson for Spire sent the following response: 'While we are cooperating with authorities on their investigation and defer to them on a cause, it is our understanding this was not a natural gas-related incident.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
