Mayor Sly James

Opinion Columnist Yael Abouhalkah On KCI Terminal Proposal, Mayor James

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:57:58 +0000

If you want to get people talking, just say three words: new airport terminal.

It seems that everyone's an expert on airport design and plans. After all, many of us fly through Kansas City International Airport.

Hydroponic Greenhouse To Grace KC Riverfront

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:28:03 +0000

This year the landscape will change dramatically along the banks of the Missouri River just Northeast of Kansas City’s downtown. A hundred thousand square feet of greenhouses are planned for growing produce for a local supermarket chain.

KC State Of The City Speech Overshadowed By On-Stage Disruption

Laura Ziegler — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:57:46 +0000

As Mayor Sly James delivered a predictable State of the City address at the Gem Theater Tuesday morning, Derron Black, 31, stormed the podium from backstage, pushed the mayor out of the way, and screamed obscenities into the microphone.

Angel Investment Tax Credit Measure Being Considered By Mo. Senate Committee

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:09:38 +0000

Supporters of creating a so-called “Angel Investment” tax credit in Missouri testified in favor of legislation Wednesday before a State Senate committee.

A Timeline Of The Explosion

Laura Spencer — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:20:38 +0000

The circumstances surrounding Tuesday's natural gas explosion just west of the Country Club Plaza - that killed one person, injured more than a dozen, and destroyed JJ's restaurant - were discussed in an afternoon press conference.

Kansas City Murder Burst Contrasted With New Crime Fight Job

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:34:07 +0000

Kansas City’s newest program to fight violent crime began today, aided by UMKC researchers, state and federal prosecutors, police and others. The launch coincided with a chilling set of deaths.

A fresh double-homicide in south-side Kansas City had detectives going to work, one hour before top crime fighters were gathering to describe the program, initially announced in May of 2012.

There had been 6 murders in the preceding 48 hours.

Into the mix comes the Kansas City No Violence Alliance or KC NoVA.

Mayor's Task Force For The Arts Kicks Off Conversation

Laura Spencer and Julie Denesha — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:37:58 +0000

This week marked the launch of a series of public meetings – at community centers, libraries, churches, a museum, an art gallery, even a police station - to discuss the future of the arts in Kansas City.

Topic Of Mayors' Letter: Gun Violence

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:45:51 +0000

Kansas City Mayor Sly James is among the latest to sign a letter being sent the President and Congress. The subject: gun and ammunition control.

Chiefs Linebacker Kills Girlfriend, Self

Laura Ziegler — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:30:09 +0000

Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot his girlfriend multiple times around 8 a.m. Saturday, drove to the team's training facility, thanked coaches for supporting him, walked away and shot himself in the head, police said.

Kansas City Mayor Tears Down Walls In Urban Core

Laura Spencer — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:59:15 +0000

Kansas City Mayor Sly James and other city officials gathered Wednesday afternoon on the city’s east side to tackle a new program for the backlog of dangerous buildings.

Mayor Says Thank You Kansas City; Street Repairs To Begin This Fall

Laura Ziegler — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:22:51 +0000

Kansas City M0. Mayor Sly James said Tuesday afternoon that resurfacing roads around the city could begin as early as next month thanks to the overwhelming passage of Question 1 in the August election.

Kansas City Touted As 'The Place' For Startups

Frank Morris — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:50:46 +0000

Kansas City’s civic and business leaders are mounting a push to spawn high-tech companies here.