Local Government News
City Prepares for Severe Weather
Kansas City is gearing up for severe weather expected to hit the area starting Thursday and lasting through Saturday. The city's various departments are collaborating to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.The City's Office of Emergency Management is on high alert during severe weather events, coordinating resources with partners across the region. Public Works, one of the key departments involved, has a plan in place to deploy crews and equipment to clear debris and ensure traffic flow in case of storm damage.According to a city official, "Depending on...
KC Police Officer Indicted for $300,000 Charity Fraud Scheme
A Kansas City, Mo., police officer, Aaron Wayne McKie, found himself facing serious charges after being indicted for a charity fraud scheme that involved misappropriating over $300,000 in donations for personal expenses. McKie, who has been with the Kansas City Police Department for 24 years, allegedly used funds from the anti-crime charity he ran for his personal gain.According to the federal indictment, McKie served as the president of Mid-America Crime Free, Inc. (MACF), a non-profit organization, from 2009 to 2023. The indictment revealed that McKie devised a scheme...