Lie to local media? KC’s City Manager Brian Platt tells jury that wasn’t his strategy
The city’s top administrator told staffers a story that some interpreted as permission to exaggerate the truth. In court, he ...
KC city manager ordered staff to ‘get rid of’ social media criticism, ex-official says
Chris Hernandez said on the stand Monday that his bosses at City Hall were more about public relations than public ...
‘It was humiliating’: Plaintiff in whistleblower testifies about demotion
Hernandez testified about events leading up to his demotion, and subsequent removal from the communications department. He ...
Former city employee testifies in whistleblower lawsuit: ‘I was terrified that I was going to lose my job’
On Friday, the trial continued in the case alleging that Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt suggested staff lie to the ...
Trump's Canada, Mexico, China Tariffs Hit in Deepening Trade War
The 25% tariffs taking effect apply to all imports from Canada and Mexico, except for Canadian energy which will be taxed at a 10% rate. Trump’s Canada and Mexico tariffs will also have particularly ...
City manager takes stand, denying he told Kansas City staff to lie to media in 2022
City Manager Brian Platt spent much of the day on the stand in the ongoing jury trial to settle the lawsuit filed by former ...
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Kansas City could be on a fast track to slower buses and a stunted economy
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has struggled for years to provide fast and frequent bus service. Many suburbs ...
As winter homeless shelters close for season, Kansas City moves to keep some beds available
The city is extending some of its temporary shelter services to fill a gap until it can reach a more permanent solution.
FIFA concerned over Chiefs’ revenue dispute due to World Cup: sources
Sources have confirmed to FOX4 that FIFA has expressed concern with a lack of progress on the World Cup efforts in the city.
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Live Q&A: The World Is Bracing for Trump’s Tariffs. Who’s Pushing Back?
What does that mean for the rest of the world? Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders joins reporters Brian Platt in Canada and Brendan Murray in the UK. What questions do you have? Join our Live Q&A on ...
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Stellantis Halts Canada Plant With Strategy for Jeep in Flux
The number of Canadian-made vehicles imported by the U.S. has dropped by about 50 per cent in the past 10 years. —With assistance from Brian Platt and Chester Dawson.