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Good morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
We’re waking up to a wet start across Kansas City, with steady rain and cool temperatures near 63 degrees. If you’re headed out, grab an umbrella and be cautious on slick roads, especially along I-70 and around downtown. The rain should taper off later today, giving way to milder conditions tomorrow and a sunny weekend ahead, with highs pushing back into the upper sixties and seventies.
This morning, we begin with a major development out of city hall: the Kansas City council has approved last-minute funding to keep the IRIS micro-transit service running. That means Gladstone and our other Northland neighborhoods will continue to have access to on-demand rides, at least through the coming months. It’s a win for local commuters who rely on the service to get to work and appointments.
Today also marks the official start of Missouri’s new paid sick leave law. Every worker in the state now earns paid sick time, one hour for every 30 worked. Despite challenges in the legislature, the law stands for now, so employers and workers across Kansas City should double-check their policies to make sure they’re up to date.
Our job market brings a mixed bag. Lee’s Summit will see the loss of about 90 jobs as a specialty turf equipment company announces layoffs. On the flip side, the local Amazon warehouse is exploring new Prime Air drone delivery options, which could bring new tech jobs to our city. The search for stability continues for many Kansas Citians, so these shifts are making waves in our neighborhoods.
Turning to real estate, buyers are facing tough competition as home inventory remains tight—average listing prices are hovering near recent highs, and open houses this weekend in Brookside and Waldo are already drawing early interest. Renters are also navigating a challenging market, with rates holding steady but availability low.
On the cultural front, Kansas City is still buzzing after celebrating International Jazz Day. Local legend Creative City KC gave an 88-year-old jazz fan a dream concert at the historic Gem Theater. Over at the rugby pitch, Team USA women’s rugby is set to face Team Canada right here in town, a must-see for sports fans.
Community events to watch for include today’s May Day Strong Rally at Washington Square Park and the annual Crossroads Art Walk this Friday night. The Blue Springs movie theater says a heartfelt goodbye as it closes its doors, with locals stopping by for one last show and to thank the staff.
In crime news, police are investigating a fatal shooting after a fight Monday night at a store near East 9th and Prospect and a deadly hit-and-run in the Northland. We send our thoughts to the families as these cases develop. Police remind us to stay alert, especially during these rainy mornings when visibility is low.
For a bit of good news, Kansas City’s generosity shines with over 250 thousand dollars raised and twenty three thousand shirts sold to support the Hoffman family, drawing neighbors together in tough times.
That’s our look at Kansas City today. This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We’re waking up to a wet start across Kansas City, with steady rain and cool temperatures near 63 degrees. If you’re headed out, grab an umbrella and be cautious on slick roads, especially along I-70 and around downtown. The rain should taper off later today, giving way to milder conditions tomorrow and a sunny weekend ahead, with highs pushing back into the upper sixties and seventies.
This morning, we begin with a major development out of city hall: the Kansas City council has approved last-minute funding to keep the IRIS micro-transit service running. That means Gladstone and our other Northland neighborhoods will continue to have access to on-demand rides, at least through the coming months. It’s a win for local commuters who rely on the service to get to work and appointments.
Today also marks the official start of Missouri’s new paid sick leave law. Every worker in the state now earns paid sick time, one hour for every 30 worked. Despite challenges in the legislature, the law stands for now, so employers and workers across Kansas City should double-check their policies to make sure they’re up to date.
Our job market brings a mixed bag. Lee’s Summit will see the loss of about 90 jobs as a specialty turf equipment company announces layoffs. On the flip side, the local Amazon warehouse is exploring new Prime Air drone delivery options, which could bring new tech jobs to our city. The search for stability continues for many Kansas Citians, so these shifts are making waves in our neighborhoods.
Turning to real estate, buyers are facing tough competition as home inventory remains tight—average listing prices are hovering near recent highs, and open houses this weekend in Brookside and Waldo are already drawing early interest. Renters are also navigating a challenging market, with rates holding steady but availability low.
On the cultural front, Kansas City is still buzzing after celebrating International Jazz Day. Local legend Creative City KC gave an 88-year-old jazz fan a dream concert at the historic Gem Theater. Over at the rugby pitch, Team USA women’s rugby is set to face Team Canada right here in town, a must-see for sports fans.
Community events to watch for include today’s May Day Strong Rally at Washington Square Park and the annual Crossroads Art Walk this Friday night. The Blue Springs movie theater says a heartfelt goodbye as it closes its doors, with locals stopping by for one last show and to thank the staff.
In crime news, police are investigating a fatal shooting after a fight Monday night at a store near East 9th and Prospect and a deadly hit-and-run in the Northland. We send our thoughts to the families as these cases develop. Police remind us to stay alert, especially during these rainy mornings when visibility is low.
For a bit of good news, Kansas City’s generosity shines with over 250 thousand dollars raised and twenty three thousand shirts sold to support the Hoffman family, drawing neighbors together in tough times.
That’s our look at Kansas City today. This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
We’re waking up to a wet start across Kansas City, with steady rain and cool temperatures near 63 degrees. If you’re headed out, grab an umbrella and be cautious on slick roads, especially along I-70 and around downtown. The rain should taper off later today, giving way to milder conditions tomorrow and a sunny weekend ahead, with highs pushing back into the upper sixties and seventies.
This morning, we begin with a major development out of city hall: the Kansas City council has approved last-minute funding to keep the IRIS micro-transit service running. That means Gladstone and our other Northland neighborhoods will continue to have access to on-demand rides, at least through the coming months. It’s a win for local commuters who rely on the service to get to work and appointments.
Today also marks the official start of Missouri’s new paid sick leave law. Every worker in the state now earns paid sick time, one hour for every 30 worked. Despite challenges in the legislature, the law stands for now, so employers and workers across Kansas City should double-check their policies to make sure they’re up to date.
Our job market brings a mixed bag. Lee’s Summit will see the loss of about 90 jobs as a specialty turf equipment company announces layoffs. On the flip side, the local Amazon warehouse is exploring new Prime Air drone delivery options, which could bring new tech jobs to our city. The search for stability continues for many Kansas Citians, so these shifts are making waves in our neighborhoods.
Turning to real estate, buyers are facing tough competition as home inventory remains tight—average listing prices are hovering near recent highs, and open houses this weekend in Brookside and Waldo are already drawing early interest. Renters are also navigating a challenging market, with rates holding steady but availability low.
On the cultural front, Kansas City is still buzzing after celebrating International Jazz Day. Local legend Creative City KC gave an 88-year-old jazz fan a dream concert at the historic Gem Theater. Over at the rugby pitch, Team USA women’s rugby is set to face Team Canada right here in town, a must-see for sports fans.
Community events to watch for include today’s May Day Strong Rally at Washington Square Park and the annual Crossroads Art Walk this Friday night. The Blue Springs movie theater says a heartfelt goodbye as it closes its doors, with locals stopping by for one last show and to thank the staff.
In crime news, police are investigating a fatal shooting after a fight Monday night at a store near East 9th and Prospect and a deadly hit-and-run in the Northland. We send our thoughts to the families as these cases develop. Police remind us to stay alert, especially during these rainy mornings when visibility is low.
For a bit of good news, Kansas City’s generosity shines with over 250 thousand dollars raised and twenty three thousand shirts sold to support the Hoffman family, drawing neighbors together in tough times.
That’s our look at Kansas City today. This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We’re waking up to a wet start across Kansas City, with steady rain and cool temperatures near 63 degrees. If you’re headed out, grab an umbrella and be cautious on slick roads, especially along I-70 and around downtown. The rain should taper off later today, giving way to milder conditions tomorrow and a sunny weekend ahead, with highs pushing back into the upper sixties and seventies.
This morning, we begin with a major development out of city hall: the Kansas City council has approved last-minute funding to keep the IRIS micro-transit service running. That means Gladstone and our other Northland neighborhoods will continue to have access to on-demand rides, at least through the coming months. It’s a win for local commuters who rely on the service to get to work and appointments.
Today also marks the official start of Missouri’s new paid sick leave law. Every worker in the state now earns paid sick time, one hour for every 30 worked. Despite challenges in the legislature, the law stands for now, so employers and workers across Kansas City should double-check their policies to make sure they’re up to date.
Our job market brings a mixed bag. Lee’s Summit will see the loss of about 90 jobs as a specialty turf equipment company announces layoffs. On the flip side, the local Amazon warehouse is exploring new Prime Air drone delivery options, which could bring new tech jobs to our city. The search for stability continues for many Kansas Citians, so these shifts are making waves in our neighborhoods.
Turning to real estate, buyers are facing tough competition as home inventory remains tight—average listing prices are hovering near recent highs, and open houses this weekend in Brookside and Waldo are already drawing early interest. Renters are also navigating a challenging market, with rates holding steady but availability low.
On the cultural front, Kansas City is still buzzing after celebrating International Jazz Day. Local legend Creative City KC gave an 88-year-old jazz fan a dream concert at the historic Gem Theater. Over at the rugby pitch, Team USA women’s rugby is set to face Team Canada right here in town, a must-see for sports fans.
Community events to watch for include today’s May Day Strong Rally at Washington Square Park and the annual Crossroads Art Walk this Friday night. The Blue Springs movie theater says a heartfelt goodbye as it closes its doors, with locals stopping by for one last show and to thank the staff.
In crime news, police are investigating a fatal shooting after a fight Monday night at a store near East 9th and Prospect and a deadly hit-and-run in the Northland. We send our thoughts to the families as these cases develop. Police remind us to stay alert, especially during these rainy mornings when visibility is low.
For a bit of good news, Kansas City’s generosity shines with over 250 thousand dollars raised and twenty three thousand shirts sold to support the Hoffman family, drawing neighbors together in tough times.
That’s our look at Kansas City today. This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.