Archives: June 2024

The Fairy-Tails Ball on June 15 raises fund to keep pets and people together

The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City hosts its annual ball to raise support for animal owners from all walks of life.

A magical night at Uptown Theater with dinner, drinks, live music, auctions, and more will help support the mission of the Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC). While being entertained by Rockshow on June 15, guests can place bets for the silent auction, win prizes, and even go home with a new furry friend of their own.  Fairy tale…

Four Inane Questions with Gail Harleychick from Gail’s Motorcycles 

Photo Courtesy of Gail Similar to the celebrities Cher and Charo, Gail from Gail’s Motorcycles goes by a singular moniker. And after 25 years, the one-named-wonder recently announced she’s retiring and closing up her Grandview shop. “I finally get to enjoy the lifestyle I’ve been selling for over a quarter century,” she says. “It cracks me up when people say,…

Foot-dragging in Marion raid investigation should fill public with dread

Editor and publisher Eric Meyer gestures during a press conference Wednesday at the Marion County Ledger. // Photo by Max McCoy / Kansas Reflector I’ve had it. Nearly 10 months after law enforcement officials raided the Marion County Record and two private residences, officials have yet to tell us the results of their investigations. That’s nearly a full year since…

The Drunken Worm returns to its roots in re-revamped 39th Street location

The Worm begins soft opening events ahead of a June 10 launch party.

Photo by Brock Wilbur After a tumultuous couple of years—closing, remodeling, closing again suddenly with no explanation—Volker’s finest tequila dive and general debauchery hub has finally reopened. The Drunken Worm (1405 W. 39th St) started a series of soft opening services yesterday at noon, and will be continuing with some kick-off sporadic hours, leading up to an official full opening…

Missouri House chief clerk sues Dean Plocher, Rod Jetton alleging whistleblower retaliation

Nonpartisan staff in the legislative chamber work in “a culture of fear,” Clerk Dana Miller said at a news conference at a Jefferson City courthouse.

Missouri House Chief Clerk Dana Miller speaks Friday outside of the Cole County Courthouse about a lawsuit filed against Speaker Dean Plocher. (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) The top staff member of the Missouri House filed a lawsuit Friday accusing Speaker Dean Plocher and his chief of staff, Rod Jetton, of harassment and intimidation during battles over ethics charges and hiring decisions….