Ribbon cut for new Turner Diagonal interchange

A hybrid ribbon-cutting with Gov. Laura Kelly was held Wednesday morning at the new Turner Diagonal I-70 interchange in Kansas City, Kansas. The new diverging diamond interchange was funded through a $13 million federal grant, which is 46 percent of the project costs, according to a spokesman. The rest of the project costs were funded … Continue reading “Ribbon cut for new Turner Diagonal interchange”

No shortage of debates and meetings tonight

There are plenty of debates and meetings to choose to watch online or on television tonight. Presidential debate The presidential debate is at 8 p.m. Central time in Nashville, Tennessee, and will be carried on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and CNN. NBC’s Kristen Walker is the moderator. U.S. Senate debate scheduled tonight Democratic candidate Barbara … Continue reading “No shortage of debates and meetings tonight”

Chamber sponsors forums for Congressional candidates

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland The two candidates for U.S. Representative, Third District in Kansas, attended separate forums via Zoom sponsored by the Kansas City, Kansas, Area Chamber of Commerce. The challenger, Republican Amanda Adkins appeared Thursday, Oct. 15; the incumbent, Democrat Sharice Davids, appeared Friday, Oct. 16, the usual time for the monthly … Continue reading “Chamber sponsors forums for Congressional candidates”