A spirit of cooperation that seemed unprecedented to those attending. Both the governing bodies of Kansas City and St. Louis united downtown against the movement to repeal the earnings tax. St. Louis Alderman Stephen Conway says on this issue both cities have so much in common ...Read More
Parents react to planned closure of Kansas City schools
It was a big move for a district in big trouble. But a razor thin 5-4 vote isn't leaving everyone across the Kansas City, Missouri School District with overwhelming confidence in the decision. Many we've talked to now say it's a matter of wait and see ...Read More
Covington Addresses Board Decision to Close Schools
On the morning after the Kansas City Board of Education approved his plan to close nearly half of the district's schools, Superintendent Dr. John Covington told reporters something had to be done to avoid bankruptcy ...Read More
Zoo holds contest to ring in new Polar Bear exhibit
Nikita, the big white polar bear will soon be making a splash in Kansas City and in honor of the new arrival the Kansas City Zoo wants you to whip out your camera, and imagination. Along the lines of the roaming gnome, the zoo has come up the idea ofa "flat KC Nikita" ...Read More