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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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 Municipal Election Results: Mayor, City Council
The mayor’s office and six open council seats with incumbents not seeking re-election are on the ballot for Kansas City, Missouri voters on Tuesday. Polls close at 7 p.m.Don’t see the results below? Click here. Kansas City, Mo., mayoral raceIncumbent Quinton Lucas takes on challenger Clay Chastain. In the primary, Lucas won 81.5 percent of […]
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Kansas City, Missouri Mayor signs liquor card ordinance
Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas has signed a new liquor card ordinance.The city council voted to remove the liquor card requirement Thursday.This means servers and bartenders can sell and serve alcohol without a license. “if you ain’t got $42, if you don’t have a car to go downtown to get your card, it becomes […]
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Creator of ‘Bel-Air’ to flip switch at mayor’s Christmas tree lighting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Morgan Cooper — a Kansas City-area native and creator of “Bel-Air,” a “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reboot — has been elected to flip the switch at the 2022 Kansas City, Missouri, mayor’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Cooper grabbed the attention of legendary actor Will Smith after creating a reboot concept in […]
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KCMO Mayor on passed KCPD budget amendment
FUNDING FIGHT: KCMO Mayor on passed KCPD budget amendment FUNDING FIGHT: KCMO Mayor on passed KCPD budget amendment Updated: 11:30 AM CST Nov 13, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CODY: VOTERS ACROSS MISSOURI GOT TO WEIGH IN ON THE FUTURE OF POLICING, IN KANSAS CITY. IT IS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN A LONG-STANDING FIGHT BETWEEN […]
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Former Kansas City Mayor Charles Wheeler dies at age of 96 |
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Mayor Quinton Lucas on KCPD
Conversations: Mayor Quinton Lucas on KCPD Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas talks KCPD Updated: 11:30 AM CDT Aug 14, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript >> KANSAS CITY MISSOURI IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CITIES IN THE COUNTRY THAT DOEAN’T RUN ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT. A STATE-RUN COMMISSION DOES. IT’S BEEN THAT WAY FOR GENERATIONS. THAT’S WHERE […]
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