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Police Blotter
Feb. 20 1:37 p.m. Minor in Possession Officers arrested a Johnson Hall resident after they responded to reports of the smell of marijuana and alcohol found in his room. Feb. 21 7:06 p.m. Disturbance Oak Street residents had an altercation over a video game, causing one of them to feel threatened by the other. Feb. 22 2:19 p.m. Larceny A mountain bike was stolen from a Swinney Recreation Center bike rack. 3:42 p.m. Injury A student received a cut on his face after being hit by a basketball at Swinney Recreation Center. 3:56 p.m. Illness Officers responded to a student having a seizure at the Swinney Recreation Center. 8:45 p.m. Violation of University Rules and Regulations A vehicle was stopped in the Oak Street parking lot by officer who discovered an illegal … Read entire article »
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Pedestrian Troubles
On Feb. 3, 2003, freshman piano major Pei Chen was hit by an oncoming van while crossing at 54th Street and Troost Avenue. Chen was treated at St. Luke’s Hospital and was in critical condition until Feb. 14, the day she passed away from her injuries. It’s been seven years since Chen’s death, however, UMKC has seen several incidents like this happen on campus. According to UMKC Police Department records, there have been a total of seven cases. “Since Jan. 2, 2000 to Feb. 8, 2011, we have had seven total pedestrian vs. vehicle incidents reported to us,” UMKC Police Captain Donald S. Simmons said. “Three of which were on our campus and the other four were on the city streets.” Just last semester, two hit-and-run incidents were reported to the U-News in the Police … Read entire article »
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Those with glass windshields…
The one thing I hate most about walking to class is crossing the streets. I never fear for my life or think I’ll get hurt. It’s more like, will I hurt the person that nearly ran me over because they are crappy drivers who are due for a fender bender! It’s something I don’t understand about drivers on campus. I know I don’t drive that often, if ever, but that’s what happens when you don’t own a running vehicle. But … Read entire article »
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Park It!
Between the Volker and Hospital Hill campuses, there are 163 metered spaces. The Volker campus has a total of 157 spaces in various lots. “The individual meters accept nickels, dimes and quarters and also accept the ParkCard,” said Manager of Parking Operations Michelle Cone. Meters also use ParkCards that can be purchased at the Parking Operations office located on the second floor of the Administrative Center. Each ParkCard costs $20 in addition to a $5 nonrefundable purchase charge. Another option for parking is the Pay-By-Space lots, which allow you to pay $1 per hour for a parking space. There are 259 Pay-By-Space parking spaces, and three lots located by Grant Hall, Oak Street parking lot and the Administrative Center Visitor parking on Oak Street. Since 2002, the number of metered spaces has decreased from 971 to the … Read entire article »
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Park It!: Parking Operations to offer discounted parking passes for Hospital Hill
Your weekly update on the world of parking. This information will come directly from Parking Operations. Starting this semester, Parking Operations will be offering the Remote Parking Pass at a discounted price. Students of the Volker campus may purchase this pass to be used at the Hospital Hill campus for the price of $40 per semester. However, students and faculty who are enrolled in classes or work on the Hospital Hill campus are not eligible for this discounted permit. The permit is not valid on the Volker campus and in metered lots. The permit is valid in the following Hospital Hill lots: 25th and Charlotte streets- Area 68. 25th Street near Campbell and Harrison Streets- Area 67. Health Sciences Parking Structure- Levels 4, 5, 6, 7. Students will use this pass to park their vehicle in the specified areas … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
Dec 5 3:36 a.m. Disturbance Officers responded to a noise complaint of a party at 53rd Street and Charlotte Street. The residents were intoxicated and verbally abusive. Dec 9 2:30 a.m. Larceny A student discovered her car window broken and her wallet, debit card and money stolen in the Oak Street parking lot. 2:00 a.m. Larceny A student’s iPod was stolen from his car in the Biological Sciences parking lot. 2:00 a.m. Larceny A student returned to his car parked in the Biological Sciences parking lot to find several Christmas gifts stolen from the vehicle. 9:15 p.m. Larceny A student’s car window was broken and car stereo stolen in the Oak Street parking lot. 12:28 p.m. Larceny A student had his car stereo, MP3 player, and a laptop stolen from his car in the Oak Street parking lot. 2:28 p.m. Illness A student at Katz Hall fell off her stool, and was … Read entire article »
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UM Board of Curators approves $45 million in new spending
In 2012 and 2013, UMKC will see the fruition of $45 million in new construction and renovations. The $45 million in bonds is part of a $265 million debt-financing package approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators, and will finance three separate capital improvement projects at UMKC. These projects include a new Oak Street Parking Structure, a new addition to the Miller Nichols Library (MNL) and renovations to the University Center. Vice Chancellor of Facilities Bob … Read entire article »
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Mark Linville News Editor Nov. 20 3:43 a.m. Noise disturbance Officers responded to a noise complaint at 54th Street and Rockhill Road. 11:04 a.m. Attempted auto theft Officers responded to reports of an attempted auto theft in the Oak Street parking lot. Nov. 22 7:11 p.m. Warrant arrest Officers stopped a driver for a moving violation and later arrested between the party for outstanding warrants. Nov. 27 7:26 p.m. Disturbance Officers responded to a complaint of loud music in the Oak Street Residence Hall. Nov. 28 7:26 p.m. Vehicular accident Officers responded to a vehicale that struck a light post along Volker Boulevard. Nov. 29 Between 8:50 a.m.- 2:13 p.m. Vehicular hit and run Officers responded to reports a hit and run accident in the law school parking lot. Dec. 2 9:08 a.m. Accidental damage to building The women’s softball team accidentally damaged the stucco … Read entire article »
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Oct. 29 4:03 p.m. Illness A UMKC Research Services staff member was taken to the hospital after complaining of abdominal pains. Oct. 30 8:39 a.m. Injury An Oak Street resident was cut and later transported to the hospital. 2:16 p.m. Property Damage A student parked along 50th and Cherry streets discovered one of his windows broken. 7:17 p.m. Larceny A student at the University Center left his cell phone unattended and discovered it missing. 10:08 p.m. Property Damage A student parked along 50th and Cherry streets discovered one of her windows broken. Nov. 1 6:32 p.m. Driving under the influence Officers arrested a group at 50th and Cherry streets for driving while intoxicated. Nov. 2 9:12 a.m. Illness An individual at the Fine Arts Building reported severe abdominal pains and was transported to the hospital. 9:27 p.m. Larceny A Johnson Hall resident discovered his bike missing from a bicycle rack. Nov. 3 12:04 a.m. Violation of University Rules and Regulations An … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
Mark Linville News Editor Oct. 22 7:38 a.m. Larceny A staff member at the Dental School discovered ILE equipment taken from a classroom. 12:01 p.m. Larceny Officers reported the use of a stolen student license plate at the Oak Street parking lot. Oct. 23 1:43 a.m. Noise disturbance Officers responded to a loud party at 54th and Terrace streets. 5:14 a.m. Illness An Oak Street resident was transported to the hospital for a reported illness. Oct. 25 3:55 p.m. Violation of University rules & regulations A fake parking pass was discovered by Parking Control Operations in the Oak Street parking Lot. Oct. 27 7:45 a.m. Larceny A student at 53rd and Harrison streets discovered her car window broken out and her GPS missing. 2:30 p.m. Larceny A student’s catalytic converter was stolen from her car in a parking lot at 24th and Cherry streets. Oct. 28 3:00 p.m. Property Damage A student discovered her car keyed in the Oak Street … Read entire article »
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