Author: Brian Turrel

Politics

UG Commission rejects homeless camping ban after opposition testimony

The Wyandotte County Unified Government Board of Commissioners voted 7-1 early Thursday morning to reject a proposed ordinance that would have banned “unlawful camping” on public property, following more than four hours of impassioned testimony from residents, service providers, and business owners. The ordinance, which emerged with unanimous approval from […]

Politics

Teacher seeks new role for making a community impact

Gary Bradley-Lopez brings personal experience with utility struggles to Board of Public Utilities race A lifelong Kansas City, Kansas resident and middle school teacher is running for the Board of Public Utilities At-Large Seat 1 with a platform centered on affordability, improved communication, and community-first decision making. Gary Bradley-Lopez said […]

Sports

KC Current wins NWSL Shield in record fashion

The Kansas City Current claimed the 2025 NWSL Shield with a commanding 2-0 victory over Seattle Reign FC Saturday night at CPKC Stadium, becoming the fastest team in league history to secure the regular season championship. Midfielder Debinha converted a penalty in the 34th minute to give Kansas City the […]

Community

KCKCC celebrates new court with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Generous donation from Breidenthal Foundation caps two-year renovation project Kansas City Kansas Community College officially opened its renovated field house on September 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the end of a challenging two-year project that saw the Blue Devils basketball and volleyball teams displaced from their home court. The […]

Community

Deputy charged with murder in county jail death

The Wyandotte County courthouse will see Richard Fatherley on Nov. 18, facing charges that could send him to prison for decades. District Attorney Mark Dupree announced Thursday that the 32-year-old detention center employee has been charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Charles Adair, a 50-year-old […]