All northbound lanes of 71 Highway near 19th Street are blocked after a crash involving three cars and a semi, according to the Kansas City Fire Department.
The agreement finalizes the boundaries of the state’s STAR Bond district and the area where local sales tax revenue will be pledged toward the project.
Voters on Tuesday rejected two separate sales tax proposals: a countywide measure for health and homelessness services and a Kansas City, Kansas, measure for parks and infrastructure.
The move by Independence leaders comes after the Jackson County Election Board decided to decline to conduct a special primary election on Feb. 2, 2027.
Hundreds of Children’s Mercy employees are learning what’s next after the hospital announced plans to close its revenue cycle department and move their jobs to an outside company.
Kansas City-style barbecue is known for its variety of meats cooked over low heat for a long time. It is then topped with a thick, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce.