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Opening Day at the K Baseball is back… Thursday is Opening Day at the K. Is it too early to think World Series? The Royals take on the Cleveland Guardians at 3.10 p.m. Let the Voting Begin Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, ahead of April local elections across the metro. In Kansas City, voters are…
Meet the Kansas City Public Schools board candidates for the April 2025 election
This story was originally published by The Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest. Meet the Kansas City Public Schools board candidates for the April 2025 election All seven candidates running for the Kansas City Public Schools board support the $474 million bond issue that’s also on the…
KCPS Ponders School in Brookside for Teacher Housing
Kansas City Public Schools may convert the closed and mothballed Bryant School into teacher housing. The public is encouraged to submit feedback by May 17.
Local Governments Ponder Property Tax Levies, as Questions Swirl About Break for Seniors
Schools, libraries and other local units of governments are setting new levies to adjust for the impact of soaring property tax assessments.
KCATA Rejects Tax Break for Mac Properties in Midtown
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority board has rejected a controversial tax break request by Mac Properties for a big Midtown apartment complex.
KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives
Kansas City Public Schools has criticized the KCTA’s development arm for focusing on projects west of Troost and failing to brief the school district on tax break proposals.
Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know
Kansas City Public Schools is asking residents to weigh in on three scenarios, each of which strikes a different balance between closing schools and skipping potential improvements.
Deadline Looms for Missouri Schools to get $1.95 Billion in COVID Money
Missouri legislators face a March 24 deadline to release most of the funding before it returns to the federal government.
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Central High School, Nearby Clergy, Changing Narrative for Community
Central High School’s principal and nearby clergy are turning the school into a community center to help students and families succeed.