The Beacon is committed to hosting regular, accessible touchpoints for our community to share their perspectives with our staff.
From virtual town halls to in-person listening sessions and Documenters trainings, The Beacon is embedded in the neighborhoods we serve. In addition to our 24/7 story idea line, these events inform future coverage. Questions and comments raised by attendees are shared with the reporter whose beat most closely matches their idea and any resulting story is labeled as ”community sourced”.
Together, we’re building a newsroom for, and by, the community.
Upcoming events
Local Government 101: Wyandotte County
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Hub Argentine, 3730 Metropolitan Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
Curious about what a county commissioner does, what “unification” means or how BPU and the school board impact Wyandotte County? Join us at The Hub Argentine for a Local Government 101 workshop. We’ll be joined by community organizer Marcus Winn and Rachel Russell, former USD 500 board member. The event is free and open to the public, and all experience levels are welcome.
Civic Check-In at Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Ivanhoe Community Neighborhood Center, 3700 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
What are Beacon reporters watching locally in 2026? Want to meet community organizations working to strengthen civic engagement and connect with others who care about what’s happening in Kansas City? Join us for our first Civic Check-In at the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council to talk local government and share your questions and ideas about the issues that matter most to you.
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Past Events & Initiatives
Community Partners
Here are some of the organizations we’ve partnered with in our community, from lending an expert to present on a panel to an organization-wide listening session about how recent policy developments are affecting their work.
