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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
White nationalist hate group rallies in Kansas City Memorial Day weekend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the Patriot Front rallied at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City on Saturday. Pictures show the group with masks on, carrying various flags and shields. Some had turned the United States flag upside down, others carried the Betsy Ross flag from the 1700's and a few members carried the Confederate battle flag. The Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights non-profit organization, says that Patriot Front is a 'white nationalist hate group'. It continues to say that the group split from Vanguard America, one of the groups involved in the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Residents frustrated after two shootings in Kansas City neighborhood The National WWI Museum issued the following statement on Sunday: The National WWI Museum and Memorial is aware of yesterday's gathering on the public grounds surrounding our institution. We respect First Amendment protections for peaceful assembly and free speech and want to be unequivocally clear that the views expressed by this group do not represent or align with our values. We stand firmly against hatred, bigotry and divisiveness in all forms. Our grounds include public park space where various groups may gather, but such use should never be interpreted as our endorsement of any particular viewpoint. The Museum and Memorial remains committed to serving as a place of learning, reflection and unity for all visitors This Memorial Day, as we do every day, we honor the lives of those who died in defense of liberty and freedom. This Memorial, a beacon for democracy, reminds us all of core values that seek to unite us and create a just and lasting peace for all nations. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas posted on Facebook on Saturday, saying, 'While the First Amendment provides the right to bring any message to Kansas City, we know that our diversity, our welcoming community, and our respect for the rights of all reject whatever hate and cowardice come our way.' It's unclear why the group chose Kansas City for their demonstration. We reached out to The Kansas City Police Department for more information, and to ask if they had advance knowledge of the event, they did not return our request for comment in time for this story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
More KC-area orgs impacted by cuts to Museum and Library Services
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Additional organizations in the Kansas City area this week have described how they are being affected by federal cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The cuts come after President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 14 to eliminate significant functions of the independent government agency, one that is the primary source of federal support for the country's museums and libraries. National WWI Museum project halted due to federal cuts Last week, a large digitization project was put on hold for the time being at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. The museum was awarded a two-year, $250,000 grant for it last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, but museum leadership said recently that they do not know if the grant will continue to be paid out. This week, FOX4 learned of others that have been impacted, including Powell Gardens and the Cass County Historical Society. Powell Gardens is a nonprofit that does not receive public funds or tax dollars, but it said it relies on other funding sources, such as admissions, memberships, donations and grants. Powell Gardens CEO Cody Jolliff said in a statement last week that the botanical garden also received a grant from the agency. 'Gifts from our supporters are more critical than ever as important funding sources, like the grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), are being removed,' Jolliff said. 'Powell Gardens has been impacted by the recent closure of the IMLS, particularly as we have just begun a two-year project funded in part by an IMLS grant. This grant is vital to our ongoing efforts to provide professional development for our team, directly enhancing the experience we offer to visitors from the Kansas City area and beyond.' Hy-Vee closing bars at KC metro stores Jolliff said the funding specifically goes toward training staff and volunteers; providing safety training, such as CPR and defibrillator courses; and providing support for a human resources position. 'The resources provided by IMLS have been crucial to maintaining and improving the quality of our programs and services,' Jolliff continued in the statement. 'Without this support, we face real challenges in offering the level of professional development and safety training that our staff and visitors deserve.' The Cass County Historical Society told FOX4 that it had about $10,000 left on a grant it received, which was being used to pay two part-time interns. In response to the federal cuts, the historical society has set up an online fundraiser in an effort to keep them on staff until the end of May. 'Work that had been going along so well on our collections will come to a halt now with no clear way for how to address it going forward,' the executive director, Jennifer Reed, told FOX4 in a statement. On Monday, the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees filed a lawsuit in federal court in an attempt to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Andy Lock, father of Drew Lock and KC-area restaurateur, dies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Lock, co-founder of Summit Hospitality Group and father of former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock, has died. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing Thursday morning, the restaurant group said in a statement Friday. National WWI Museum project halted due to federal cuts Andy Lock co-founded several restaurants in the Kansas City area, including Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Boru Asian Eatery, Pearl Tavern, South of Summit, and most recently, Neighborhood Cafe in downtown Lee's Summit. The group called Andy Lock 'a visionary, a mentor, a community-builder, and a friend.' 'His enduring legacy is woven into the very fabric of our restaurants, our teams, and the many communities he helped shape across the Kansas City metro area,' the company said in a statement. 'From the moment he opened the doors of Summit Grill, Andy led with purpose, passion, and an unwavering belief in the power of hospitality to bring people together.' The group said each restaurant reflected Andy Lock's commitment to excellence. In 2017, Andy Lock and his business partner, Domhnall Molloy, were named 'Restaurateurs of the Year' by the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association. 'As our team and the broader hospitality community grieve this tremendous loss, we are also filled with gratitude. We are grateful for Andy's leadership, his friendship, and the indelible impact he made on our lives and the lives of so many others,' the company added in its statement. Details regarding a memorial service for Andy Lock are expected to be announced in the coming days. Andy Lock was also a proud father to Drew Lock, who played as Mizzou's starting quarterback from 2015 to 2018. The 28-year-old Lee's Summit native went on to play in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, and last year, joined the New York Giants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
