Monthly Archives: February 2004

Crime hits 25 year low

Posted on Feb 28, 2004 by BlogKC

New crime stats show that KCMO’s crime rate dropped 7% in 2003, hitting the lowest level since 1978. Auto thefts were down 17% and burglaries were down 14%.

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Downtown grocery

Posted on Feb 27, 2004 by BlogKC

Good news for 15,000-plus people living in the metro’s fastest growing neighborhoods. Wish #1 for the exploding Downtown population has long been a full-service grocery store, and now that wish may be close to being fulfilled. Hearne Christopher, Jr. reports … Continue reading →

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Mixed verdit on concealed carry

Posted on Feb 26, 2004 by BlogKC

The Missouri Supreme Court issued a mixed verdict on the state’s new law allowing concealed handguns. While ruling the law itself was constitutional, the court exempted Jackson County and a handfull of other counties that argued the law created an … Continue reading →

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511 Travel Info

Posted on Feb 24, 2004 by BlogKC

Last month Kansas launched their 511 travel information hotline, which provides any landline or wireless phone with real-time road and weather conditions. Eventually the service should be available nation-wide. Missouri is currently planning their system for introduction later this year. … Continue reading →

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COMBAT audit promised

Posted on Feb 24, 2004 by BlogKC

Bickering between County Executive Katheryn Shields and County Prosecutor Mike Sanders over Jackson County’s COMBAT anti-drug tax continues. Shields admits to spending surplus money outside of the formula proscribed by law. However she claims most of the extra money went … Continue reading →

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Winter high school champs

Posted on Feb 23, 2004 by BlogKC

Missouri boys swimming: #1. Blue Springs, #5. Rockhurst Missouri wrestling Class 1: #1. Oak Park, #2. Park Hill,# 3. Raymore-Peculiar. Class 2: #1. Kearney, #5. Platte County. Class 3: #1. Oak Grove, #3. Lawson, 4.# Richmond. Kansas swimming: #2. Olathe … Continue reading →

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Campaign Harassment

Posted on Feb 21, 2004 by BlogKC

The race for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District turn a turn for the nasty this week. Democratic candidate Charles Broomfield is accusing a staffer for incumbent Rebublican Congressman Sam Graves of harassment. The complaint mirrors similar allegations of harassment made by … Continue reading →

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