KC Media Collective
The KC Media Collective is designed to strengthen the local news ecosystem by opening lines of communication among six organizations located in the Kansas City region.
To Navigate Car-Dominated Kansas City, These Congolese Refugees Teach Each Other How to Drive
Refugees often struggle to get to jobs, school or the store without adequate transportation. But getting a driver’s license in Kansas City is hard enough without the added barriers of a new language and culture. That’s where Justin Bilombele comes in.
Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing
The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.
High-fee Crypto ATMs Target Low-income Parts of Kansas City
Bitcoin, RockItCoin and other crypto ATM companies are plentiful in low-income Kansas City neighborhoods. Experts say they are targeting residents with extraordinary fees.
Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports
The Kansas City 311 program has received 300,000 reports in two years. Here are the city’s top problems and how advocates are trying to help.
New Program Offers Internet Discounts in Kansas City
Kansas City area residents can get internet discounts under a new program addressing the digital divide involving the FCC and local nonprofits.
Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas won re-election, all but one incumbent was re-elected and seven newcomers were selected in Tuesday’s City Council election.
World Refugee Day Draws Diverse Mix of People and Businesses
Kansas City’s World Refugee Day event attracted a diverse mix of people, businesses and service providers to the Kansas City Public Library’s Northeast branch.
Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City
Kansas City has seen new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.
Small Businesses Shocked by Low NFL Draft Sales, Now Wary of World Cup
A massive surge in visitors and foot traffic as Kansas City hosted its first NFL Draft failed to generate sales for small businesses outside the event grounds.
Kansas City Considers Becoming a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’ in Defiance of Missouri Laws
The LGBTQ Commission has asked Kansas City to become a sanctuary city for the transgender community. Missouri is about to restrict gender-affirming care.