Top Kansas City news: Hallmark to cut more than 300 jobs in city; Barbeque Society in turmoil; more

Top Kansas City news: Hallmark to cut more than 300 jobs in city; Barbeque Society in turmoil; morePhoto: Paul Sableman/Flickr
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Published on January 07, 2020

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Kansas City.

Hallmark Cards to cut more than 300 jobs in Kansas City

Hallmark Cards Inc. announced it is cutting around 400 jobs worldwide, including more than 300 at its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Kansas City Barbeque Society in turmoil, financial distress

The Kansas City Barbeque Society, the world’s largest organization dedicated to promoting barbecue, appears to be in turmoil more than three decades after its founding in 1986.

Read the full story on KCUR.

Kansas City gears up for playoff game with events this week

Turn the town red at one of several events planned to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Houston Texans.

Read the full story on KMBC.

The state of education in Kansas City in 2020

The KCUR news staff presents the State of Kansas City series as a look ahead to 2020 on topics of importance to the region. 

Read the full story on KCUR.

Councilwoman Loar under fire over comment on bike plan after cyclist's death

Advocates want the city to adopt a long-term strategy to better and more safely make room for bikes on the streets. Teresa Loar said in an interview that passing the bike plan was not a priority. On Christmas Eve, a well-known cyclist died after being struck by a car.

Read the full story on KCUR.


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