Kansas City is calling for artists to submit their proposals for a unique opportunity to contribute to the historical significance of City Hall. The selected artist will have the honor of creating an installation to be placed on the southwest corner lawn of City Hall grounds, adjacent to the iconic statue of Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad.According to the announcement, preference will be given to artists based in the Kansas City area. The chosen artist will be awarded a budget of $140,000 to cover all aspects of design, fabrication, transportation, installation, and...
A Kansas City, Mo., man, Roberto Rosales Gonzales, 23, has been charged in federal court after law enforcement officers discovered a cache of firearms and illegal drugs during a search of his residence.According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Gonzales allegedly sold illegal drugs and firearms to an undercover federal agent and a confidential informant on three separate occasions over a month before the search warrant was executed. During the transactions, investigators observed concerning details. The affidavit notes that during a...
A Kansas City, Mo., man, Edgar A. Mejia, has been found guilty by a jury of one count each of conspiracy to distribute heroin and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. The conviction comes after law enforcement officers discovered a significant amount of heroin and firearms hidden in Mejia's recreational vehicle.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Mejia's recreational vehicle was searched on October 10, 2022, while he was in custody in Oklahoma for drug trafficking. Investigators received information that additional drugs and firearms were...
The City of Kansas City has recently introduced the “Employee Homeownership Assistance Program” in an effort to support its employees in owning their own homes. The program, which was launched on March 21, 2024, aims to enhance homeownership opportunities for city employees by providing financial assistance and education.According to the article, the City Council allocated $750,000 to initiate the program, with a focus on helping employees achieve stable housing and ultimately strengthen retention and attraction of the workforce. The program will work in collaboration...
Governor Mike Parson has announced that Google will be setting up a new data center in Kansas City, with an investment of $1 billion and the potential to create up to 1,300 jobs. In a statement, Governor Parson expressed his enthusiasm for Google's decision, stating, “Google’s selection of the Kansas City region is another example of our state’s ability to attract and support world-class companies.”Monique Picou, Global Vice President of Cloud Supply Chain and Operations at Google, highlighted the importance of data centers in tech innovation, stating, “Our announcement...
The closure of the Auditorium Plaza Garage at Barney Allis Plaza in Kansas City has been announced, with the garage set to shut down on April 15. The decision to close the garage is due to its inability to function properly and the necessity to undergo an environmental abatement process before demolition. Repairing the garage would require an estimated $30 million, with only a 10-year extension of its lifespan.According to the announcement, visitors to the Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City Music Hall, or Municipal Auditorium in the vicinity of Barney Allis Plaza...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to methamphetamine trafficking. Nora Linda Ochoa-Chavez, a 44-year-old Mexican citizen, admitted to aiding and abetting the possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Her co-defendant, Rafael Valencia-Galaviz, also a Mexican citizen, had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge.The guilty plea follows the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine disguised as spray foam insulation. Homeland Security Investigations agents discovered 700 kilograms of methamphetamine...