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Kansas City Sets Hearings on School-Zone Safety After Vigil for Hazen Workman-Duffy

A council committee will take up the mayor’s proposal next week.

Overview

  • Hundreds gathered Thursday night at Longview Road and Food Lane for a candlelight vigil honoring the 9-year-old Ingels Elementary student.
  • Mayor Quinton Lucas unveiled a school-zone plan banning right turns on red during school hours, requiring new signs within 180 days, and allowing waivers if pickup or drop-off would be disrupted.
  • The ordinance is slated for a council committee hearing Oct. 28 with potential full council consideration Oct. 30.
  • Local grandparents and other residents have been volunteering as crossing guards at the intersection to help students cross safely.
  • Hickman Mills School District said no staff requests were denied to attend Friday’s memorial service and that counseling support remains available.