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Mayor says Chiefs have “serious opportunity” to return to Dallas

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson seems determined to bring the Chiefs home. The franchise started as the AFL’s Dallas Texans, before surrendering the city to the NFL’s Cowboys and moving to Kansas City in 1963. On the heels of the landslide decision by Jackson County, Missouri voters to reject the extension of a sales tax to […]

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City manager Brian Platt withdraws from Austin city manager race | #citycouncil

Chris Jones isn’t the only figure in Kansas City likely to to stay in town after getting a new contract. After sources told KMBC 9 on Thursday that Kansas City Manager Brian Platt was dropping out of the race to become city manager in Austin, Texas, that decision has been formally confirmed. “I formally withdrew […]

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Cleaver, James and Lucas reflect on laying foundation for future Black mayors of Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Kansas City is known for its barbecue, sports, and fountains. But politically, the city stands out for its historic selections—KC is one of a few in the U.S. with a running record of Black mayors. African Americans only make up 3.8% of mayors in the country. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, former […]

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Kansas City mayor accuses governor of racial ‘dog whistle’ for calling parade shooters ‘thugs’

US News By Anders Hagstrom , Fox News Published Feb. 18, 2024, 6:43 p.m. ET Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Gov. Mike Parson of using a racial “dog whistle” when referring to the suspected shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade as “thugs.” Lucas made the comment during an appearance on […]

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Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting suspects questioned, KKFI DJ killed

KMBC 9 News Investigative Reporter Kansas City Chiefs parade and rally shooting investigation continues Thursday, mayor says At least 22 people were injured by gunfire, including nine children Updated: 11:51 AM CST Feb 15, 2024 I WANT TO THANK THE PEOPLE WHO ACTED BRAVELY YESTERDAY ALONGSIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO INCLUDE THE KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. […]

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Another successful Super Bowl BBQ bet for KC Mayor Quinton Lucas

The Kansas City Chiefs won big in Los Vegas on Sunday.Another Super Bowl victory for Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes means Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas also gets to cash in.Lucas bet it all on (Chiefs) red with another one of his famous postseason BBQ bets. It’s become a yearly tradition for Mayor Q […]

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Kansas City, Missouri, City Council members introduce hate crime ordinance | #citycouncil

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council introduced an ordinance that would address hate crimes in the city, the Kansas City LGBTQ Commission announced Monday. Ordinance 231032 would establish a hate offense at the municipal level and create a penalty for certain municipal offenses motivated by hate and/or bias. Prosecutors […]

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Former Kansas City mayor Richard Berkley passes dies

Richard ‘Dick’ Berkley, the longest serving mayor in Kansas City’s history, dies Updated: 5:27 PM CST Nov 29, 2023 Richard “Dick” Berkley, who served as mayor of Kansas City for 12 years, died on Wednesday. Berkley was the Mayor of Kansas City from 1979 to 1991.He served as a council member for a decade before […]

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Shawnee City Council fires Doug Gerber as city manager Monday night | #citycouncil

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Shawnee City Council unanimously voted Monday evening to fire Doug Gerber as city manager. Gerber’s job status first became in jeopardy after city staff received a video involving him last month. City officials would not confirm what the video contained, but did move to initially place him on administrative leave. […]

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Shawnee City Council placed city manager on administrative leave Wednesday | #citycouncil

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Shawnee City Council met in a closed session Wednesday afternoon and voted unanimously to place City Manager Doug Gerber on paid administrative leave. The City Council set a special meeting for Monday, Nov. 6 to select an Interim City Manager to serve while Gerber is on administrative leave, according to […]