KCG-- The 72nd Southwestern Regional Conference of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was held April 4-7 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. One of the highlights of the conference was the “First Class Experience Awards Gala” held Saturday, April 6 where awards in various categories were presented.…
Part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, this historic clean energy and climate resilience investment helps tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Wyandotte County KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Today (Thursday, April 18, 2024), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Great…
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced a multifaceted strategy to bolster law enforcement and communitybased initiatives to combat violent crime in America. Speaking at a conference for federal grantees in Chicago, Garland highlighted the need to double down on recent progress and stem…
Mrs. Verona M. Hughes, 76 of Shawnee, Kan. passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Services will be held Friday April 26, 2024 at 11a.m. at Watkins Heritage Chapel, 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd Kansas City, Mo. Visitation is at 10 am. Interment in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan. For…
The Dallas, Texas Police Department on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice "in regard to a serious bodily injury crash" that took place March 30 on a Dallas highway according to a story posted Wednesday on nfl.com. At K.C. Globe presstime Wednesday,…
Hey Kansas Citians! Thanks for reading my update and showing interest in the legislative process. If I had to come up with a theme or tagline for this week’s activities, it would be “going there for health care.” This is precisely the direction the minority party headed when the Senate took up and…
The City of Kansas on Thursday (today) announced funding awards to foster economic growth and development within the Central City.   Acting upon the recommendation of the Central City Economic Development Tax Board, the City Council has approved funding of $2,355,939 for various ongoing economic…
KCG— Jackson County officials on Wednesday reported “significant progress in the ongoing efforts to recover from a criminal ransomware attack. Cybersecurity experts are methodically rebuilding network systems to ensure a smooth restoration process that avoids setbacks and safeguards critical data.…
O.J. Simpson, a towering figure in both the sports world and the annals of American legal history, has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 76. His family confirmed his death in a statement issued early Thursday. “On April 10, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with…
HOUSE APPROVES MISSOURI CROWN ACT Without opposition, the Missouri House of Representatives approved legislation to prohibit hairstyle-based discrimination by educational institutions that receive state funding.   The bill advanced to the Senate by a final tally of 144-0, with one member voting…
Part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, this historic clean energy and climate…
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced a multifaceted strategy to bolster law…
Mrs. Verona M. Hughes, 76 of Shawnee, Kan. passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Services will…
KCG-- The 72nd Southwestern Regional Conference of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was held April 4-7 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. One of the highlights of the conference was the “First Class Experience Awards Gala” held Saturday, April 6 where awards in various categories were presented.