Hello Friday. April 26 2024 |
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Get stoked for a sticker (and the pride of doing your civic duty). The 2022 midterm primary election is upon us. Voting takes place on Tues., Aug. 2, and we can’t wait to color in some bubbles. Here’s how to get involved and what you’ll be voting on. |
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This is your uncomfortably up-close reminder to go vote. | Photo by KCtoday |
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🗳️ Are you registered?
First things first, make sure you’re eligible and registered to vote. Here are tools for Missouri and Kansas, where you can check status + polling place.
🗳️ When and how to vote Missouri: On Election Day, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Kansas: On Election Day, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pro tip: Early voting in Kansas has already started. If you’re ready and rarin’ to go today, here are the locations for Johnson and Wyandotte counties.
You’ll be required to show either a photo ID or documentation that verifies your current address. Here are resources for what counts in Missouri and Kansas.
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🗳️ What are we voting on? Missouri Kansas Voters in Kansas will also decide on a proposed amendment regarding abortion regulation. |
At KCtoday, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation. (I.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote.) To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy. |
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Today -
Goo Goo Dolls | Mon., Aug. 1 | 7 p.m. | Starlight Theatre | $30+ | The band from Buffalo, New York, is known for their 1998 hit, “Iris.” 🎸
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Brian Baggett Trio | Mon., Aug. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Green Lady Lounge, 1809 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | The jazzy trio brings this atmospheric club to life.
Tuesday -
Time Travelers Summer Series | Tues., Aug. 2 + Thurs., Aug. 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shawnee Town Visitor Center, 11501 W. 57 St., Shawnee, KS | Free | It’s the last week to try farmstead, laundry, and grocery shopping activities at this 1929 recreation town. 🚜
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Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo | Tues., Aug. 2 | 8 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $60+ | The duo will bring an American rock experience to KC.
Plan Ahead |
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Weather - 80º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Development -
Wyandotte County officials voted to rezone the Rock Island Railroad Bridge, providing a path to construction starting in October. The abandoned rail bridge will become an entertainment district, connecting the West Bottoms to KCK with a food hall, bar + coffee shop, retail space, and an entertainment venue. 🌉 (KSHB 41)
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Johnson County voted to contribute $15 million in infrastructure funding for the incoming Panasonic battery factory. $7.5 million will build a new fire station + $7.5 million will go toward road improvements. Additional funding support will come from state tax incentives, KDOT, and the City of De Soto. (FOX4)
Open -
Cooper’s Hawk is soaring into business with another area winery + restaurant — at 540 NW Chipman Rd., Lee's Summit, MO. The location opens today for lunch and dinner, including wine flights and tastings. The company has one other metro location — 4686 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO. 🍷
Civic -
In addition to voting for candidates, Jackson County voters will decide on two issues regarding the Hickman Mills School District — to approve $20 million in bonds for facility improvements (which would not raise taxes) and to increase taxes for better teacher pay. Here’s the breakdown. (Martin City Telegraph)
Trending -
Not a UFO — that’s the latest on a giant floating device recently spotted in Kansas. The navigable stratospheric balloon is from space exploration company World View. The apparatus is 20 stories tall and flies up to 60,000 ft high. Launch into our story about UFO sightings in KC. (FOX4) 🛸
Sports -
KC Current drew against Orlando Pride in a close finish, 2-2. Forward Cece Kizer kicked the game-tying goal at the 82nd minute, extending Kansas City’s unbeaten streak to a franchise-best eight. The next home game is Fri., Aug. 19 against Angel City FC.
Travel -
Long lines at the airport? Passenger boardings have taken off at KCI, with nearly 50% more boardings this year compared to 2021. Let’s hope they have more gates at the new terminal, which is expected to take flight in March 2023. ✈️ (Kansas City Business Journal)
Edu -
Young minds can bring their ideas to life in a state-of-the-art STEAM learning center in Leawood. The Barstow School is now offering hands-on courses for K-12 students in their Makerspace, Technology lab, and Incubation Hub. Afterschool course registration begins Aug. 15 at the Dan + Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC. 🧠*
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Cheers to the 28 businesses and countless Kansas Citians that participated in KC’s inaugural Drink Up Week. We had the best time supporting our neighborhood bars and restaurants + amplifying the talents of local beverage makers across the Heart of America. |
A real life photo of the KCtoday team enjoying Drink Up Week. | Photo by KCtoday |
Although the festivities ended yesterday, we will continue to celebrate our local drinkeries. Here’s how to keep the party going: |
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