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Kansas City mayor talks future funding, Super Bowl trip to New Orleans
SUMMARY: In his State of the City Address, Mayor Quinton Lucas proposed a 7% budget increase for the Kansas City Police Department, totaling $343 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Kansas City Fire Department will also receive a significant increase. Lucas emphasized a 4% salary increase for all city workers, particularly for 911 call takers to improve recruitment and retention. Public safety will account for 73% of the city’s budget. Additionally, Lucas discussed funding for civilian salaries, including dispatchers, and highlighted the challenges of traffic, gun violence, and property crimes. He also addressed his New Orleans trip funded by the Mayor’s Corps nonprofit.
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St. Louis Forecast: Warm and dry start to the week
SUMMARY: The St. Louis weather forecast indicates a warm and dry start to the week with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to upper-70s. A system developing in Alaska is expected to bring significant storms by Friday, with potential severe weather risks, including tornadoes, hail, and strong winds. While early week conditions will remain pleasant, reaching nearly 80 degrees, these storm threats will develop later. Meteorologists are monitoring the situation closely to pinpoint timing and impacts as the weather system approaches. Overall, this week’s warm temperatures contrast sharply with the impending severe weather alert.

Warm and dry start to the week before our next chance for severe weather Friday.
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314 Day All-Faith Prayer March in downtown St. Louis
SUMMARY: The 314 Day All-Faith Prayer March in downtown St. Louis commenced with a strong message of unity and faith, gathering clergy, community leaders, and residents at the Gateway Arch to promote peace. This annual event, featuring music and reflection, celebrated the city’s rich cultural resilience and the collective power of prayer. Organizers emphasized the importance of strengthening community bonds, stating the march symbolizes more than faith—it embodies civic pride and an aspiration for a better future. With significant turnout, attendees expressed inspiration from being part of something larger, highlighting the city’s growth and collaborative spirit as 314 Day festivities continue.

314 Day celebrations kicked off Sunday with a powerful message of unity and faith. The annual All-Faith Prayer March took place at the Gateway Arch, bringing together clergy, community leaders, and residents from all backgrounds to promote peace in St. Louis.
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Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy | KOLR
SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was released from a Texas jail following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a household member by impeding their breathing. He was taken into custody in Williamson County, but the case was later dismissed after the district attorney decided not to pursue charges. Worthy’s attorneys claim that the complainant made extortive efforts after being asked to leave his residence and allegedly caused physical harm to him. Worthy, drafted by the Chiefs in 2023, had a promising NFL season despite the incident, contributing significantly during games, including the Super Bowl.
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