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Kansas City voters to decide April 8 on funding for proposed detention center

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March 11, 2025

Kansas City voters to decide April 8 on funding for proposed detention center

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Kansas City, Missouri, leaders want to build a new jail as one solution to the problem of crime in the city.

Kansas City does not have its own municipal detention center.

In less than a month, voters will vote to decide how the proposed detention center will be funded.

If Kansas City builds its detention center, it would go next to where Jackson County is building its jail.

It would cost more than $200 million to build, which is an expense Kansas City Councilman Crispin Rea explained is only possible if voters renew the public sales tax.

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“We’ve already paid this tax for 15 years,” Councilmember Rea said. “There will be no increase in sales tax. It will be a quarter-cent sales tax, which is what we have utilized in the past.”

The tax currently funds public safety infrastructure, including Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department and Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department buildings and resources.

“Kansas City residents pay this tax, but so do a lot of visitors,” Rea said. “Anytime someone is coming and making purchases in Kansas City from outside of Kansas City, they’re paying into the sales tax, and we get to utilize that revenue to make our city safer.”

Multiple businesses suffered from the recent string of property crimes.

The Bar West Plaza has been broken into twice. Owner Amy Turpin supports the detention center as a part of the solution.

“More taxes, we all can’t wait for that,” Turpin laughed. “But if it’s for the better, then we’ll just have to suck it up.”

Grunauer Restaurant is located in the Crossroads Arts District, the center of where property crimes have been occurring in Kansas City.

The restaurant’s owner explained that a local detention center is an important part of public safety in the city.

“Not having a detention facility for a city our size is a major handicap for police to be able to do their job,” Nicholas Grunauer said. “The benefit of paying taxes is that you have a safe and stable community. This isn’t necessarily going to guarantee that, but it’s a necessary step to tackle a lot of these quality of life issues.”

Everyone agrees that Kansas City, Missouri, crime needs a strong solution, but there’s a disconnect on what should be funded by taxpayers.

“It’s about trust, it’s about accountability, and it’s about whether our city makes fiscally responsible decisions,” Decarcerate KC Executive Director Amaia Cook said.

At a town hall forum Monday in south Kansas City, opponents of the sales tax renewal argued the money should go toward crime prevention, not incarceration measures.

“I don’t want us, our kids, and our grandkids having to pay for a tax that isn’t going to address these root causes and going to continue to cycle people in and out of jail,” Cook said.

Proponents like Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley noted a concerning challenge of not having a local detention center.

“These [repeat offenders] are fully aware that they can keep misbehaving, and there’s not really a lot that we can do about it,” she said.

Another problem is that offenders placed in Vernon and Johnson County jails aren’t under Kansas City jurisdiction, often leading to premature releases.

“If we have somebody who is combative or extremely mentally ill, [the jails] are saying we won’t take them, and we have no place to put them,” Municipal Court Judge Martina Peterson said. “They release them back on the street.”

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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe

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July 16, 2026

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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first major announcement for the club’s future day-to-day home, naming Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell as owner’s representative for the team’s practice facility and headquarters project in Olathe, Kansas.

“We are extremely excited to have Burns & McDonnell join our project team as owner’s representative for our new practice facility and headquarters that we will be building in Olathe,” Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Matt Kenny said. “As a local, employee-owned firm with a track record of project success around the world, we know they have the right mix of local knowledge as well as global experience to help us navigate the upcoming design and construction phases of a truly unique year-round home for our football team and staff.”

Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to serve as the franchise’s trusted advisor throughout the development of the new team facilities that support both business and football operations. Working alongside Chiefs project leaders, they will provide independent oversight and experienced leadership to guide the process from early planning through construction and occupancy. They will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support project execution, maintain alignment with budget and schedule objectives, manage risk, and help ensure the facility is delivered to the high standards expected by the Chiefs organization.

“We are honored to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs on this transformational project,” said Jon Wright, senior vice president and general manager of the Buildings Market at Burns & McDonnell. “The Chiefs have had an extraordinary impact on our region for generations, and this investment represents an exciting new chapter for the organization and the Kansas City community. As a Kansas City-based company, it is a privilege to help bring that vision to life by providing experienced project leadership from planning through construction. We look forward to working alongside the Chiefs and the entire project team to deliver a world-class facility for the organization, its staff and Chiefs Kingdom.”

Set to open ahead of the 2031 football season, the Chiefs new $300 million practice facility and headquarters – as well as an associated mixed-use development – will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.

Additional announcements related to the design and construction of the club’s new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 15, 2026

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July 16, 2026

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

Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing

02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing

Midday: 3-3-6

Evening: 0-9-9

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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 15 drawing

Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 08-22

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Winning Lotto America numbers from July 15 drawing

26-29-41-46-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02

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Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from July 15 drawing

06-08-14-24-26, Cash Ball: 01

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 15 drawing

01-05-18-23-33, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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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:

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.

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 cases climb in ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

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July 15, 2026

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Kansas cases climb in ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – As health officials gain insight into the nationwide outbreak of the intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, data from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show a sharp increase in cases within the Sunflower State.

As of Wednesday, KDHE is reporting 55 cases of the “explosive diarrhea” outbreak for the year, including 25 this month. A breakdown of the Kansas cases shows a balance of cases among males and females. The state data doesn’t break down county-by-county numbers, but on Tuesday, Sedgwick County confirmed five cases for the year, a total that is likely to jump with the additional statewide confirmations.

Also on Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential source of the outbreak.

Adding to the concern about produce, Taco Bell issued a statement saying it had “voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.

“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities,” the restaurant chain said.

Sedgwick County offered guidance on ways to protect yourself from cyclosporiasis and bacterial illnesses connected with produce:

Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or preparing them.
- Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
- Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.
- Avoid bagged lettuce or salad mixes. When eating a whole head of lettuce, remove the first two or three layers of leaves and thoroughly wash the inner leaves under running water. Separate the leaves as you wash them.
Heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite.
Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food and after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
Travelers to cyclosporiasis-endemic areas should follow food and water precautions, including avoiding foods and beverages that may be contaminated.
Be aware that Cyclospora is unlikely to be killed by routine chemical disinfection or sanitizing methods.
If you develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, especially persistent watery diarrhea, contact a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment recommendations.