January 26, 1945. Kansas City’s political boss, Tom Pendergast, dies at the age of 72. Pendergast controlled KC and Jackson County from 1925 to 1939. His political machine helped launch the career of ...
Vowing that “on time and on budget has to be the mantra,” former Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Thomas Prendergast was hired Thursday to run the agency building the $16 billion Gateway rail ...
Missouri’s weekend winter storm left widespread damage, and now state officials are urging residents to document losses and file claims immediately. January 26, 1945. Kansas City’s political boss, Tom ...