The Beacon
Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why
If you’re looking to buy a home in Kansas City in today’s market, brace for higher mortgage rates, limited supply and tough competition.
Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish
Economists say that when the public pays for stadiums, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the new Kansas City Royals stadium?
If Voters OK Ballpark Sales Tax, Royals Will Ask KC and Missouri for More
The Kansas City Royals are in talking with Kansas City officials and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to fill a $700 million funding gap for a downtown ballpark.
5 Companies Own 8,000 Kansas City Area Homes, Creating Intense Competition for Residents
Kansas City homebuyers are bidding against mega-corporations for houses. This is how out real estate investment impacts local communities.
With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas City Gamblers Risk Addiction
Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps pose a particularly addictive temptation for problem gamblers, particularly around the Super Bowl.
Jackson County Set Royals Stadium Tax Vote. Now, Labor Gears Up for Tough Talks
The Kansas City Royals want voters to renew a sales tax to underwrite a new stadium. Stadium workers want more leverage on their wages.
St. Luke’s Merger with a St. Louis Hospital System Could Mean Bigger Medical Bills in Kansas City
Some industry experts say the recent merger of St. Luke’s Health System of Kansas City with BJC Health System in St. Louis may lead to higher medical bills.
No, Wyandotte County is Not Going Bankrupt
United Government Mayor Tyrone Garner has warned the government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, faces “financial ruin.” Bond markets disagree.
Legal Fights Brew Over Missouri Cannabis Sales Tax Rules
Under the Missouri Constitution, local governments can impose cannabis sales taxes. But how those taxes can be applied is still up for debate.
Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — and Wondering if They Can Stay
After the Taliban seized Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of Afghan refugees in 2021. Many still seek stable housing and secure immigration status.