Matt Flener
KMBC
Kansas City, MO, United States
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KCI Airport preserving Wyandot Nation of Kansas' medallion
With the opening of a new KCI terminal, it means the former terminal will eventually go away. → Read More
Kansas, Missouri testing water for PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”
The CDC says PFAS may lead to increased health risks ranging from cancer to liver damage → Read More
Truman Road’s new bike lanes face changes after community outcry
Business owners cited safety concerns, traffic impacts along busy corridor → Read More
Kansas City council committee advances opposition to landfill
Several residents showed up to city hall Wednesday morning to make sure the city council heard their voices. → Read More
KCK apartments seeing progress after bedbug infestation
Victory Hills Apartments had bedbug issues in 27 of 124 units → Read More
Realtor remembers winning fight against Cass County landfill in 1980s
‘You've got to have facts,” says realtor Linda Benson who organized citizens committee against landfill → Read More
29 Cass County dogs now recovering in St. Louis Humane Society
Animal advocates spoke up for months demanding action from sheriff’s department to seize dogs. → Read More
Missouri congressmen denounce south Kansas City landfill project
Reps. Emanuel Cleaver and Mark Alford say the proposal would have a negative impact on the economy → Read More
South Kansas City pastor supporting proposed landfill project
Developer still has not publicly released full plans for landfill proposal → Read More
South Kansas City landfill opposition gains momentum with lawmakers
The bill would extend the buffer zone from a one-half mile to one mile between a new landfill and an area with more than 400,000 residents. → Read More
DeKalb County sheriff warns of fake deputy stopping drivers
Two separate incidents happened last week between Maysville, Fairport → Read More
Business owners share success stories after Chiefs parade
Two business owners near 20th and Main Street say Wednesday’s Super Bowl victory parade was great for their bottom line. → Read More
Raymore, KC residents discuss updates for proposed landfill
Developer confirmed plans earlier this week to build a landfill in South Kansas City → Read More
Kansas City developer confirms plans for landfill near Raymore
Jennifer Monheiser told Missouri lawmakers about plans for 270-acre landfill, amid strong opposition from surrounding communities → Read More
KC hotel bookings jump ahead of Super Bowl parade, Valentine’s Day
Loews Kansas City Hotel is prepping for crowds during busy week. → Read More
Deeper concerns raised about impact of potential South KC landfill
Neighbor, also civil engineer, sees impact to waterways and community master plan. → Read More
Pastor: More help needed at KCK complex with bedbug issues
A pastor is pleading for help for people inside the Victory Hills Apartments near College and Parallel Parkways. → Read More
Federal investigators looking for fake Chiefs gear ahead of Super Bowl
Fake Chiefs gear is showing up in Kansas City and across the country. → Read More
Kansas callers still experiencing wait times, disconnection with labor department
25 department workers plus surge period employees answering calls about unemployment claims → Read More
Bill would transfer Shawnee Indian Mission site to Shawnee Tribe
Debate continues between Shawnee Tribe, City of Fairway, and State Historical Society about future use of national, state landmark → Read More