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Public can weigh in Tuesday on Kansas City, Missouri’s proposed $2.5B budget
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The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council will adopt its new budget on Thursday. Council members will have one more chance to hear from the public and suggest changes to the $2.5 billion proposal on Tuesday.
The public can comment during the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the council chambers on the 26th floor of City Hall, 414 East 12th Street.
Public can weigh in Tuesday on Kansas City, Missouri’s proposed $2.5B budget
One topic that is sure to come up Tuesday is whether to provide more money to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The agency operates bus services for cities in the greater metropolitan area.
KCATA said last week it is considering cuts to routes and staff if Kansas City doesn’t provide more money.
The current proposal sets aside about $70 million for KCATA, which is similar to the past few years.
Public safety takes up the largest part of the budget. The fire department will receive about $46 million more than last year. The police budget will increase by $25 million.
“The first thing that pops into my mind is definitely police,” said Grant Bednar.
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He said he called 911 a few months ago when someone broke into his roommate’s car. Bednar remembers being on hold for longer than expected with the 911 call-taker.
“If we could just lower that call wait time with dispatchers, that would make Jackson County feel a lot more safe,” he said.
Roads and streets were topics that dominated taxpayer’s opinions. Many want the city to do more to fill potholes and repave roads.
“Seeing a lot of the potholes, that’s kind of devastating to see,” said Sabra Merchant.
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The proposed budget increases funding for Vision Zero by $3 million compared to last year. Vision Zero is an initiative to redesign roads with bike lanes and other changes in an effort to achieve zero deaths because of traffic crashes.
“Which sounds like a great idea,” said Paula Watts. “I love to be able to walk around and feel safe, walk with my daughter.”
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Dan Coffee disagreed. He argues bike lanes are a waste of money; pointing out he rarely sees a bicyclist using one.
“Probably what we oughta do is bring Elon Musk into Kansas City with his DOGE group and let them take a look at what’s going on at City Hall,” Coffee said.
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He wants the city to focus on the basics. This year’s $2.5 billion proposal is an increase over the current $2.27 billion budget.
The city’s budget cycle runs from May 1 to April 30. This will be the final full-budget year before Kansas City hosts several matches in the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The proposed budget dedicates several million dollars to World Cup projects.
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As summer recreation ramps up across Missouri, safety officials are reminding residents that water safety begins long before anyone steps into a lake or river. Understanding the risks of water activities, knowing personal limits, and making responsible choices are the foundation of preventing tragedies on the water.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety agencies emphasize that natural waterways can present hidden hazards, including strong currents, sudden drop‑offs, and floating debris. Swimmers are urged to stay aware of their surroundings, use life jackets when appropriate, and avoid swimming alone.
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Officials say simple precautions—such as recognizing fatigue, monitoring weather conditions, and watching out for others in your group—can make the difference between a fun day on the water and a dangerous situation. As families head outdoors, authorities encourage everyone to treat water safety as a shared responsibility.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 2 drawing
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 6-2-1
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 0-2-0
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 4-9-6-4
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 1-3-6-4
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 04
Matinee: 04
Prime Time: 08
Night Owl: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 2 drawing
01-10-15-19-31
Check Show Me Cash 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 Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The date for the last matchup in the current Border War series is set.
Missouri men’s basketball will face Kansas in the Border War game on Dec. 6 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, according to a post from the Jayhawks’ official X/Twitter account Tuesday. The tipoff time and TV designation for the matchup will be released at a later date.
Kansas released its full nonconference schedule Tuesday, including the sixth and final game against Mizzou on the current competition contract.
The historic rivals have not yet signed a contract to renew the series beyond this season, according to a recent batch of competition contracts obtained by the Tribune through an open records request.
Missouri is yet to announce its nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, but there are three other known or reported games for this upcoming season.
Mizzou will face Howard at Mizzou Arena in the last leg of a three-game series, which will take place on a still-to-be-determined date.
The Tigers also have three more neutral-site games on their schedule. The annual Braggin’ Rights matchup against Illinois likely will fall in mid- or late- December at Enterprise Center, and Mizzou has agreed to a Nov. 15 trip to United Center in Chicago to face Marquette. Missouri also reportedly will face Saint Louis on Nov. 6 at Enterprise Center, according to Jon Rothstein at CBS Sports and College Hoops Today.
This season’s Border War matchup will include the first direct transfer between the two schools when Bryson Tiller suits up for Missouri after spending last season, his freshman year, at Kansas.
KU has won four of the five games since the series was renewed in 2021, including an 80-60 win in Kansas City last season. Missouri won the 2024-25 season matchup at Mizzou Arena, but has not beaten Kansas outside of Columbia since 2003.
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