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The Beacon
News & Issues

Missouri’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Could Play a Role After the Shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl

Clay County Prosecutors Announce Felony Charges Against White Shooter

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

News & Issues

One Month Into the New Airport Terminal, KC Has Questions

How early should you arrive? What’s the quickest way to pick up a traveler? Will KC get light rail to the airport? Here are answers.

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

As Missouri Abortion Rights Supporters Look to Initiative Petitions, Legislators Try to Limit Power

Numerous bills regarding initiative petitions have been filed for 2023, as Republican lawmakers look to reshape how the process is used for policymaking in Missouri.

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

News & Issues

Zero KC Wants to End Houselessness in Five Years But Will Require More Commitment from Leaders

Prior to the action plan, advocates and nonprofits working with houslessness communities received minimal support from the city. They hope to see this change.

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

News & Issues

Will Missouri’s Abortion Ban Alter Election Outcomes This Year?

Polls show most Missourians do not agree with the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but experts don’t think it will have much of an influence on November’s results.

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

News & Issues

Who Loses – and How Much – With Legalized Sports Gambling in Kansas?

You Can Bet Losers Outnumber Winners

by Marco Schaden, The Beacon

News & Issues

To Attract More Developers, Kansas City Changes its Affordable Housing Ordinance — Again

According to KC’s new affordable housing ordinance, the median income for a four-person household is nearly six figures. Advocates say this is a problem.

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

by Multiple Reporters

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