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Nick’s Picks | School Reopenings, Political Conventions and KC Budget Cuts
The coming news week features school reopenings, the Democratic National Convention and the impact of Kansas City budget cuts forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nick’s Picks | Nichols Name Dropping Across Kansas City
Debate over the removal of the J.C. Nichols name from public streets and fountains continues this week, as the city considers stripping pot possession from its criminal codes.
A Statue of a Slave Owning President Stands in the Heart of Kansas City
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas called out former President Andrew Jackson during comments made on the steps of City Hall last week. In doing so, he focused attention on Jackson County’s namesake, a slave owner who also was responsible for pushing Native Americans down a “Trail of Tears.”
Kansas City Braces for Big Financial Blow From Pandemic
A Brookings Institution analysis suggests Kansas City’s municipal budget may be particularly vulnerable to a recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas City Budget Prompts Debate on Art as Commerce
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’ first budget proposal has sparked debate on city support for the arts.
Nick’s Picks: A Peek at the News to Come This Week
‘Kansas City Week in Review’ host Nick Haines outlines the news agenda in the Kansas City area.
A Pothole Revolt Stirs in Kansas City
Kansas Citians in the Waldo neighborhood have taken to social media to protest a plague of potholes on city streets.
Gun Violence Persists as New KCMO Mayor Takes Office
Gun Violence Persists as New KCMO Mayor Takes Office
Lucas Beats Justus In KC Mayor’s Race
Kansas City has a new mayor, and his name is Quinton Lucas. According to unofficial results, Lucas captured 59 percent of the vote in the race against fellow Kansas City Council member Jolie Justus. So, what’s next? Lucas takes office on Aug. 1. Including the primary, the campaign was a long one. So, let’s give…
Beautifying KC’s Low-Income Housing
For Kansas City-based artist Julia Cole, housing for the poorest in town shouldn’t be ugly. So she asked curiousKC if something could be done.
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