Kansas City Thursday News Postcard

A quick look at some of top news links today that are important but didn't quite make the cut for a feature or separate post . . .


Cruel Kansas City Crooks Hit Charity

Thieves take off with trailer belonging to Head for the Cure

Charity says trailer housed valuable equipment used at fundraisers

Local Nice Power Play???

KCP&L to cut rates, offer billing option and solar power | The Kansas City Star

Missouri's utility regulators approved $45 million in rate cuts, though not all KCP&L customers will see the same reductions. Plans also include an alternative billing plan and solar energy pilot program.

No Trump Crash In The Heartland

Report: Midwest economy expands despite tariff concerns

A monthly survey report suggests that the economy expanded in nine Midwest and Plains states last month amid mounting concerns about tariffs and trade skirmishes.

Tiger Big Money Burns & Mac Winning

Burns & McDonnell will build $220M medical research facility at University of Missouri - Kansas City Business Journal

Burns & McDonnell will break ground in April on a $220.8 million research facility. The 275,000-square-foot complex will be a collaborative space for engineering, veterinary sciences and medicine.

Northland Deadbeat Daddy Crackdown

Clay County warrant amnesty brings dozens back to court to pay child support, prosecutor says

A second warrant amnesty program for Clay County child support offenders brought 40 non-custodial parents back to the fold to reignite payments on delinquent support.

Political Family Drama Update

Don't vote for our 'homophobic' and 'racist' dad, candidate's children say

The son and daughter of a Missouri House candidate are urging people not to vote for him because he regularly espouses racial and homophobic views and dislikes Jews and Muslims.

Show-Me Progress Against Crisis

Missouri, US veteran homelessness in decline, feds say

Veteran homelessness in the US and Missouri continues to decline according to a new national estimate by Housing and Urban Development.

Kansas City Nap Time News

Relax, Kansas City - Experts Say It's Not That Hard For Humans To Adapt To A Time Change

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, the clocks on our digital devices will all move back one hour. Barring emergencies or interruptions from small children, everyone will

Dodge City, Kansas Voting Showdown

Both sides battle in court over Dodge City polling place | The Wichita Eagle

KS election officials would be unable to watch for double voting if a second polling site is added in Dodge City just days before the election, an official in Secretary of State Kris Kobach's office testified.

Cowtown Artsy Collabo

Box Gallery pairs writers & artists for a creative challenge

The Box Gallery is taking a creative turn with its new exhibition - Ekphrasis - that opens on Friday in the Commerce Arcade, 1000 Walnut. The title of the exhibit was inspired by the Gr...

Fanboy Attire Stays Winning

Patrick Mahomes jerseys second-most sold since start of season

Mahomes' gear most sold in October

Kansas City Winning Brew

KC Bier Co. Will Release Its 2018 World Beer Cup Medal Winner In Bottles

KC Bier Co. was the only brewery in Kansas City to win a medal at the 2018 World Beer Cup, and now it's releasing that beer for sale in bottles, the Kansas

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