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NEWS & ISSUES

Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know

The District Wants to Expand Elective Classes, Music Programs and Sports. But to Afford Those Changes, it Will Need to Close Schools.

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

June 8, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Electric Vehicle Adoption Hinges on Better Access to Charging Stations

Missouri Ranks 7th in EV Use, but Charging Stations Follow Old Economic and Racial Dividing Lines

by Multiple Reporters

May 24, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Here’s How Residents Along Troost Avenue Can Help Measure Kansas City Air Quality

KC Digital Drive and The Kansas City Beacon are co-hosting an event April 30 to discuss air quality sensors that measure climate, temperature and particulate matter in the air.

by Madison Hopkins, The Beacon

April 27, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

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.

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

February 8, 2022

NEWS & ISSUES

Vacant Lots, Absentee Owners, Little Accountability. What’s Going on With the Kansas City Land Bank?

The Kansas City Land Bank is supposed to revitalize neighborhoods. But a Beacon investigation found that the Land Bank has potential conflicts of interest between board members and buyers, and fails to hold buyers accountable to its own requirements. The result: Properties sit vacant for years.

by Multiple Reporters

October 22, 2021

ARTS & CULTURE

Federal Pandemic Program Became a ‘Godsend’ to Kansas City Venues

48 businesses in Kansas City received grants from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

by Celisa Calacal, The Beacon

October 12, 2021

NEWS & ISSUES

Local Nonprofits Collaborate to Support, Enhance Kansas City Journalism

Six Area Organizations Form KC Media Collective

by Flatland

October 6, 2021

NEWS & ISSUES

‘They Need to Make Changes Now’: Local Housing Advocates Demand Improvements to KC’s Rental Assistance Program

Kansas City has $4.7 million in federal funds available — KC Tenants wants the city to distribute that money faster.

by Celisa Calacal, The Beacon

October 5, 2021

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Jo Anna Dale

Robert & Marlese Gourley

Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder

NEWS & ISSUES

Who is Taking KC Back? Behind the PAC Hoping to Oust Multiple Council Members

Members Have Ties to Local Law Enforcement

by Emily Wolf, The Beacon

September 22, 2021

NEWS & ISSUES

‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’: Absentee Owners Allow Properties to Become Dangerous Buildings in Kansas City

About 21% of dangerous buildings in Kansas City have owners who live outside of Missouri

by Multiple Reporters

August 31, 2021

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Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know

The District Wants to Expand Elective Classes, Music Programs and Sports. But to Afford Those Changes, it Will Need to Close Schools.

Electric Vehicle Adoption Hinges on Better Access to Charging Stations

Missouri Ranks 7th in EV Use, but Charging Stations Follow Old Economic and Racial Dividing Lines

Here’s How Residents Along Troost Avenue Can Help Measure Kansas City Air Quality

KC Digital Drive and The Kansas City Beacon are co-hosting an event April 30 to discuss air quality sensors that measure climate, temperature and particulate matter in the air.

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.

Vacant Lots, Absentee Owners, Little Accountability. What’s Going on With the Kansas City Land Bank?

The Kansas City Land Bank is supposed to revitalize neighborhoods. But a Beacon investigation found that the Land Bank has potential conflicts of interest between board members and buyers, and fails to hold buyers accountable to its own requirements. The result: Properties sit vacant for years.

Federal Pandemic Program Became a ‘Godsend’ to Kansas City Venues

48 businesses in Kansas City received grants from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

Local Nonprofits Collaborate to Support, Enhance Kansas City Journalism

Six Area Organizations Form KC Media Collective

‘They Need to Make Changes Now’: Local Housing Advocates Demand Improvements to KC’s Rental Assistance Program

Kansas City has $4.7 million in federal funds available — KC Tenants wants the city to distribute that money faster.

Funding for Flatland
Provided By

Who is Taking KC Back? Behind the PAC Hoping to Oust Multiple Council Members

Members Have Ties to Local Law Enforcement

‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’: Absentee Owners Allow Properties to Become Dangerous Buildings in Kansas City

About 21% of dangerous buildings in Kansas City have owners who live outside of Missouri

Join our family of curious Kansas Citians

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We Are Flatland

Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know

The District Wants to Expand Elective Classes, Music Programs and Sports. But to Afford Those Changes, it Will Need to Close Schools.

Electric Vehicle Adoption Hinges on Better Access to Charging Stations

Missouri Ranks 7th in EV Use, but Charging Stations Follow Old Economic and Racial Dividing Lines

Here’s How Residents Along Troost Avenue Can Help Measure Kansas City Air Quality

KC Digital Drive and The Kansas City Beacon are co-hosting an event April 30 to discuss air quality sensors that measure climate, temperature and particulate matter in the air.

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.

Vacant Lots, Absentee Owners, Little Accountability. What’s Going on With the Kansas City Land Bank?

The Kansas City Land Bank is supposed to revitalize neighborhoods. But a Beacon investigation found that the Land Bank has potential conflicts of interest between board members and buyers, and fails to hold buyers accountable to its own requirements. The result: Properties sit vacant for years.

Federal Pandemic Program Became a ‘Godsend’ to Kansas City Venues

48 businesses in Kansas City received grants from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

Local Nonprofits Collaborate to Support, Enhance Kansas City Journalism

Six Area Organizations Form KC Media Collective

‘They Need to Make Changes Now’: Local Housing Advocates Demand Improvements to KC’s Rental Assistance Program

Kansas City has $4.7 million in federal funds available — KC Tenants wants the city to distribute that money faster.

Funding for FlatlandProvided By

Who is Taking KC Back? Behind the PAC Hoping to Oust Multiple Council Members

Members Have Ties to Local Law Enforcement

‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’: Absentee Owners Allow Properties to Become Dangerous Buildings in Kansas City

About 21% of dangerous buildings in Kansas City have owners who live outside of Missouri

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