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
Civic check-in: Health edition
If you care about health related issues in Kansas City, join us to learn about future reporting and civic engagement opportunities.
This civic check-in by The Beacon is designed to strengthen the connection between our reporters, Documenters and community voices regarding health-related civic issues. This session will provide insight into the editorial themes, concerns and questions emerging from community tip lines and reader surveys, with a focus on beat-specific trends that are shaping local health reporting.
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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.
