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Kansas City, Kansas, organizations using new projects to expand housing and public transit

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Discussions are paving the way for community initiatives aimed at addressing housing and public transit needs in Kansas City, Kansas.

Several community leaders met Wednesday to talk about a new collaboration between ARES CDL Institute, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Turning Point Consulting and the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

Dr. Fabiola Riobé, a vice president at Kansas City Kansas Community College, emphasized the importance of collaboration in creating meaningful change.

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Dr. Fabiola Riobé, Vice President of Educational Innovation & Global Programming at KCKCC.

“It’s only when we come together are we actually going to have something that pushes the needle forward,” she said.

This initiative stakeholders met about, including Mayor Tyrone Garner and a representative from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, aims to provide Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training to clients of the Housing Authority.

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Andrea Tapia, Executive Director of the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority.

“Housing someone is not the end all,” said Andrea Tapia, executive director of the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority. “They still need wraparound services. There are still issues like transportation, issues like finding a job, childcare. All of those things still need to happen.”

Transportation is a central theme in the second initiative: the development of Redbud Reserve, a 192-unit garden-style affordable apartment community to be built on 10.63 acres at 6909 State Avenue.

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Marian Development Group leads the project under Redbud Reserve LLC.

The Kansas City Transportation Authority’s (KCATA) Economic Development and Real Estate Committee approved the proposal, meaning that it now needs two votes of approval from the organization’s full board.

The first vote would take place on June 25 and the second vote on July 30.

“[The developer] helps build out transit infrastructure, and then we offer affordable housing to the region, and especially to our riders,” said Michael Riley, KCATA director of transit-oriented development and transit-oriented community.

The project, if approved, would be scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and end around the second quarter of 2027.

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Rendering of proposed Redbud Reserve development.

It will also feature eight, three-story buildings, a clubhouse, playground and open spaces.

The vacant site is located within the RP-5 multifamily zoning district and has already received support from 8th District Commissioner Andrew Davis and KCKCC President Greg Mosier.

“This would be the first Transit-Oriented Community Development (TOCD) in Wyandotte County along the Bi-State Corridor supported by KCATA,” Riley said. “This would be pretty rare for KCK since it’s our first KCK facility.”

Riley says KCATA has approved eight TODC facilities in Kansas City, Missouri.

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The development is expected to generate approximately $18 million in taxable construction purchases and long-term property tax revenue, while also increasing KCATA ridership.

Riley confirmed none of the cost comes from KCATA, which recently announced it was cutting the frequency of routes and service hours due to lack of funding.

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Michael Riley, KCATA Director of Transit-Oriented Development and Transit-Oriented Community.

“All that money comes from the developer, so for the most part, the developer brings the capital to us, they’ll help buy our bonds,” Riley said. “Our bonds help facilitate TOD, transit-oriented outcomes, and then they get the savings for the tax exemption.”

The $52.5 million development will be funded through various public-private partnerships, including 4% federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt START conduit bonds, conventional debt, and sponsor equity.

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Riley says the development team will fund the construction of a new bus stop and support KCATA’s Community Ambassadors program, which aims to enhance bus safety and provide social service support to riders in need.

Additionally, the developer has agreed to an impact payment contribution of $367,500 to Wyandotte County.

“I am excited about the prospect of this project, providing additional high-quality, safe, and affordable housing options for our students just across the street from the college,” said Mosier said in a release.

The first training event for the ARES CDL Institute project will take place on June 27 at Wyandotte Towers Community Center, 915 Washington Boulevard from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for anyone looking to learn more about employment opportunities.





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Kansas Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 10, 2026

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The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at July 10, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 10 drawing

02-39-44-46-56, Mega Ball: 23

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 10 drawing

Midday: 4-0-8

Evening: 0-0-3

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 10 drawing

Red Balls: 01-03, White Balls: 02-08

Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 10 drawing

14-42-46-47-57, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.

By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:

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Kansas Lottery Headquarters

128 N Kansas Avenue

Topeka, KS 66603-3638

(785) 296-5700

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

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Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.

When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?

  • Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
  • Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
  • 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
  • Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
  • Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.



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Kansas parents charged after child fatally shoots 5-year-old, 8-year-old

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Kansas parents charged after child fatally shoots 5-year-old, 8-year-old


WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Two Kansas parents were charged Thursday in connection with the shooting deaths of their two children.

The Ellsworth County Attorney’s Office charged Aaron French and Makayla French of Brookville with four counts each of aggravated child endangerment.

On March 28, law enforcement responded to a home near Kansas Highway 141 and Avenue N near Kanopolis Lake.

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A 5-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy had been shot, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The 5-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The 8-year-old was taken to a Wichita hospital, where he died almost a week later.

The KBI said a young child in the home picked up a loaded, unsecured shotgun and shot the siblings.

Aaron French, 37, and Makayla French, 28, have been ordered to appear in court on July 28.


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Kansas City to reduce bus transit frequency, extended hours after World Cup matches end

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KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne reports on stories in Overland Park, Johnson County and topics about government accountability. Share your story idea with Isabella.

Saturday marks the final FIFA World Cup 26 match in Kansas City with Argentina set to meet Switzerland on the pitch at Kansas City Stadium.

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Kansas City to reduce bus transit frequency, extended hours after World Cup

Public transportation received a big boost during the World Cup.

Johnson County launched JOCO United, and according to leaders, the airport drop and ride service that was implemented for the tournament will stick around.

“It has been very smooth every time,” Johnson County resident Mariah Wickham said. “I’ve been up and down so many times.”

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Kansas City, Missouri, also bumped up its transit options, but not all of the those will be sticking around once the final whistle blows.

Tens of thousands of people have been using the airport link, streetcar and the buses to get around Kansas City. The city poured millions of dollars into building up its public transit infrastructure. The KCATA added more frequency to bus transit lines and the streetcar, pushing more fans to use public transportation during the tournament.

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“With the World Cup here, I was able to exercise using the streetcar more frequently and that was really fun,” Trish Luancing said. “It wold be nice to not have to drive everywhere and not have to worry about parking.”

But thousands have been relying on public transit for years, regardless of what event was in town.

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“It’s been busier since the World Cup,” Jeffrice Jackson, a bus rider, said. “It’s been smooth sailing.”

The KCATA added streetcar ‘bus bridge’ links, extended bus service hours and increased frequency on East-West routes to link riders to the streetcar. It’s benefited both travelers and commuters.

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“[Service] has been more consistent with the World Cup than it was previously,” Jerry Breault, a rider said. “We were missing buses or routes because there weren’t enough drivers to drive that route.”

But the add-on’s stop on Sunday, July 12. If the transit authority can’t find more money, more than a dozen routes will be cut, potentially impacting more than 8,000 riders.

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“It’s a little frustrating,” Breault said. “A lot of us rely on it just to get back and forth to work, to take care of our daily needs. It looks like we may be having to find alternatives and we’re not very happy about that.”

The KCATA will potentially suspend these weekday and weekend routes by September:

Weekday Route Eliminations:

  • 9 – 9th Street, 365 average weekday ridership
  • 21 – Cleveland Antioch, 512 average weekday ridership
  • 23 – 23rd Street, 266 average weekday ridership
  • 25 – Troost Local, 1,460 average weekday ridership
  • 27 – 27th Street, 422 average weekday ridership
  • 57 – Wornall, 411 average weekday ridership
  • 71 – Prospect Local, 464 average weekday ridership

Weekend Route Eliminations:

  • 9 – 9th Street, 349 average weekend ridership
  • 21 – Cleveland Antioch, 312 average weekend ridership
  • 23 – 23rd Street, 312 average weekend ridership
  • 25 – Troost Local, 1,431 average weekend ridership
  • 27 – 27th Street, 455 average weekend ridership
  • 57 – Wornall, 595 average weekend ridership
  • 71 – Prospect Local, 982 average weekend ridership

Bus fares came back earlier this summer to offset some of the operation costs, but many have reported issues with the free fare cards and eligibility.

“There’s always funding challenges with the KCATA,” Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said. “How are the fare re-institutions working right now?”

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Mayor Lucas told KSHB 41 News Reporter Isabella Ledonne the transit improvements implemented for the World Cup “should continue,” and there are plans to talk with the KCATA commissioners to “make it work”.

“KCATA cannot just be Kansas City supported alone forever,” Mayor Lucas said. “Our approach and our preference is that the region got to see how much they would like [expanded service] during the World Cup. It was always intentional that if they liked it, maybe they would invest and maybe they would want this thing to go further.”

That’s good news to the thousands of daily riders.

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“I think it’s good because it helps people get around if they need to get around,” Jackson said.

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The KCATA did not make themselves available for an interview.

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