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Gladstone, MO - A significant police presence descended upon the area of Shady Lane and N. Michigan Avenue in Gladstone Yesterday, centered around Meadowbrook Elementary School. The scene unfolded following a pursuit involving Kansas City and Gladstone police departments, connected to the recent killing of a liquor store owner south of the river in Kansas City. That victim was 64-year-old Zulfiqar Ladhani, known as “Joe.” was shot outside his store, Joe’s Liquor & Convenience Store, on February 12th. According to reporting by KCTV 5, Police were initially dispatched to a house in Kansas city, KS on a tip, but our sources indicate that the suspect was ultimately arrested in Gladstone. According to eyewitness reports, including statements from local Gladstone resident Marsha Herndon, the incident began with a chase involving the suspect linked to the liquor store homicide. Police vehicles from both jurisdictions, numbering between 8 to 10 units, were observed on-...

Residents Outraged as Gladstone Raises Water Bills by Exactly $1!

Gladstone, MO — Residents across various neighborhoods are voicing concerns over unexpectedly high water bills, even after consciously reducing their water usage. One frustrated resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, pointed out that despite using less than 2,000 gallons monthly—500 gallons less than usual—recent bills have spiked to $96, just shy of their $95 summer peak when water usage was higher. "This is outrageous," the resident exclaimed. "It feels like a scam. I'm conserving water, but my bills keep going up." Terry Stevens, a Gladstone resident, took to social media to voice his outrage over the recent spike in water bills. According to Stevens, the bills for water, gas, and electricity have each increased by approximately a dollar compared to the previous year.

Potholes Plague Antioch Road: Residents Wonder Why Fixes Delayed

As winter takes its toll on Gladstone streets, Antioch Road, Hwy 1 stands out for all the wrong reasons: potholes that seem to defy seasonal repair efforts. Despite the upcoming sunshine promising relief, local drivers like R.B. find themselves constantly dodging these road hazards. Antioch Road has become synonymous with frustration for many commuters and residents. "Why must I dodge so many potholes?" echos the sentiments of countless drivers navigating the bumpy stretch. The issue isn't new; these potholes persist year-round, causing damage to vehicles and posing safety risks. While winter weather exacerbates road conditions citywide, the ongoing state of disrepair on Antioch Road raises questions about maintenance priorities. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) faces criticism over delays in addressing these persistent road hazards. Speculation among residents points to various reasons, from budget constraints to bureaucratic red tape. As spring approac...

Legislators Renew Efforts to Bring Royals to the KC Northland.

Oh, what a time to be alive! Ah, yet another grand political gesture to keep sports teams happy—because heaven forbid billion-dollar franchises endure anything less than “state of the art” luxury. Despite the fact that a poll conducted in 2023, showed that 70% of Clay County Residents opposed subsidizing construction of a Royals Stadium in North Kansas City, State Senator Maggie Nurrenbern, a Kansas City Democrat has bravely stepped up to file legislation authorizing Clay County to create a sports complex authority. Her noble cause? To develop and maintain sports, convention, and trade facilities—because nothing screams "urgent legislative priority" like making sure wealthy team owners like John Sherman benefit the residents with more heavy stadium traffic while only asking for a 37-year tax abatement. Nurrenburn, the master negotiator, and her trusty band are on a quest to save the good people of Clay County. At the urging of Clay county commissioner Jason Withington...

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