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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 14

GM's Fairfax plant lists 506 temporary layoffs ahead of Equinox retooling

Plus, Kenneth Walker's groin, the Current's semifinal and Thundergong! night at the Uptown

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GM's Fairfax plant lists 506 temporary layoffs ahead of Equinox retooling

The WARN notice lists 506 employees at a plant of about 3,900

506
employees on the WARN notice
481
assembly operators
25
stamping operators
3,900
workers at the plant, roughly

Sources: FOX4KC.com, KCTV

If you work at GM's Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, here's what's public so far. A filed Tuesday, Nov. 10 covers 506 employees, and the notice lists 481 assembly operators and 25 stamping operators. Layoffs could begin Jan. 25, according to the notice.

GM confirmed the layoffs aren't permanent. Spokesperson Matthew Creegan said Fairfax Assembly begins retooling in January for the Chevrolet Equinox, with production expected in mid-2027.

  • Benefits: affected workers may be eligible for supplemental unemployment benefits equal to 74% of hourly wage
  • Recall date: not specified in the notice
  • Union says some workers remain out from 2024 temporary layoffs

Layoffs could begin in January, with Equinox production expected in mid-2027

  1. Nov. 10 filed listing 506 employees
  2. JanuaryFairfax Assembly will begin retooling for the Equinox
  3. Jan. 25Layoffs could begin, according to the notice
  4. Mid-2027Equinox production is expected to begin

Sources: FOX4KC.com, KCTV

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Royals

The Royals announced Thursday, Nov. 12 a multi-year partnership with sports entertainment company for the new downtown ballpark. Elevate will advise on premium seating, ticket pricing, food and beverage plans and signage, and will lead sales of naming rights and other partnerships, building on work going back to 2022. The approximately 34,000-seat ballpark is the centerpiece of a $3 billion, 85-acre mixed-use development at Crown Center, the team said. FOX4KC.comKCTVKansas City Star

Chiefs

If Kenneth Walker III is on your fantasy team, watch the injury report: the Chiefs running back missed Friday practice with a tight groin and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Atlanta Falcons (3-6). Coach Andy Reid said Walker arrived Friday morning with tightness and the team will see how he feels through Saturday. “We’re not going to put him at risk,” Reid said. Receiver Josh Downs intends to play days after he was acquired in a trade with Indianapolis. KCTVKansas City StarKSHB 41 Kansas City

KC Current

The No. 4 seed Current face No. 1 seed Gotham FC Sunday at 2 p.m. at 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in New York City, moved because of poor field conditions and scheduling conflicts at Gotham's current venue. Friday's nationwide FAA ground stop kept the team's charter on the ground, and the club now plans to travel Saturday. If you're staying home, Current Landing outside CPKC Stadium is hosting a watch party on its big screen. KMMOKansas City StarFOX4KC.com

Thundergong!

If you have a ticket to Thundergong!, it's tonight: the 10th anniversary show for the Steps of Faith Foundation begins at 7:30 p.m. and is sold out. Jason Sudeikis, Weird Al Yankovic, Will Forte, Brendan Hunt and Sam Richardson are on the bill at the Uptown Theater. Last year's show raised a record $1.13 million, and the foundation says it has already helped 580 amputees this year. Kansas City StarKMBCKCTV

Steps of Faith has already helped more amputees this year than last

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KCtodayto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

GM's Fairfax plant lists 506 temporary layoffs ahead of Equinox retooling

Plus, Kenneth Walker's groin, the Current's semifinal and Thundergong! night at the Uptown

The TLDR

  1. GM's Fairfax plant lists 506 temporary layoffs
  2. Kenneth Walker is questionable for Chiefs at Falcons
  3. Current play Gotham in the NWSL semifinal at 2 p.m. Sunday
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