Month: June 2014

A fatal accident at 1:20 a.m. Friday, June 13, in the 5900 block of Swartz Road is under investigation, police said.

A vehicle was traveling northbound on 59th from Swartz Road when a person was ejected from the vehicle, according to the police preliminary investigation.

The cause of the accident was not determined, police said.

The identity of the victim is being withheld until positive identification and family notification is made.

The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Traffic Support Unit-Critical Collision Response Team is continuing to investigate the accident, police said.

The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department is asking the public’s assistance to identify a person of interest in connection with the death of Robert Courtney in the 7900 block of State Avenue.

The death occurred June 10. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

by William Crum

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback spoke today at a luncheon sponsored by Fairfax Industrial Association. While at the luncheon he spoke mainly about his plans for the future to get Kansas back on track.

“More people work for small businesses, that is why we instituted zero taxes for small business,” he said.

Also at the meeting, he explained why Kansas is losing population. By addressing this problem he also gave several solutions that he would propose for the future.

During his speech he also mentioned his accomplishments while in office and his plans for the future if reelected.

Over 150 attended this luncheon. After the governor gave his speech he opened the floor to questions from the audience.