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City HallKansas City's rental inspectors answer complaints fast but fall short of city code, an audit findsIf you rent in Kansas City, this one is about your landlord's accountability. The Office of the City Auditor released a performance audit of the Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program Thursday. "Simply put, the program is responsive but not complete," senior auditor Dr. Bailey Keller told the city council.Today’s editionRead Johnson CountyOlathe families are about 900 signatures short in their push for a state review of six school closuresIf you live in the Olathe School District, a deadline is close. Olathe Families United is collecting signatures to ask the Kansas State Board of Education to review the school board's October vote to close Black Bob, Heritage, Scarborough, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove elementaries and Indian Trail Middle School, KMBC reported.Today’s editionRead

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  1. Kansas City Star56 minutes ago

    Johnson County city adopts e-scooter rules after child deaths prompted safety reviews

    Leawood passed new e-scooter and e-bike rules with speed limits, age restrictions and helmet requirements for riders under 18, effective Dec. 15 to improve pedestrian safety.

  2. Johnson County Post1 hour ago

    Leawood council rebuffs last-ditch effort to save historic city hall

    Leawood city councilmembers rebuffed a last-ditch request by a former councilmember to allow fundraising to save the 73-year-old former city hall building.

  3. FOX4KC.com2 hours ago

    Upcoming holiday closures for Johnson County government buildings

    Johnson County government offices, libraries, and health clinics will be closed for several upcoming holidays between November 11th and January 18th.

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  • BlightKansas City launched a Fight the Blight website focused on abandoned and vacant properties.

    Kansas City launched a Fight the Blight website focused on abandoned and vacant properties. The initiative stresses safety concerns and encouraging investment.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KSHB 41 Kansas City

  • ChiefsHarrison Butker will be active when the Chiefs host the Jets at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.

    Harrison Butker will be active when the Chiefs host the Jets at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday. Kansas City signed Justin Tucker to the practice squad last week, and Butker missed a 54-yard field goal in the 28-24 loss to Denver. Jets receiver Garrett Wilson is in concussion protocol and is day to day, coach Aaron Glenn said.

    News Notes · Thursday’s editionSources: Kansas City Star, Daily American Republic, Daily American Republic