The increase in overtime, combined with an already short-staffed paramedic unit, forced an overburdened system to its limits.
Burned out: KC paramedics piled on overtime through pandemic
Posted inDIY Democracy, Local Government
Want to bring an issue to the City Council’s attention? Here’s how to do it.
If you don’t know which district you’re in, put your address into the city’s Resource Lookup tool.
Posted inEconomics
How Missouri’s largest university system is expanding internet access across the state
The University of Missouri System’s Broadband Initiative team works with community leaders to figure out how to expand broadband access.
Posted inEconomics, Housing
When home is where the hazards are: Healthy, affordable housing remains scarce in KC
As quality affordable housing gets harder to find in and around Kansas City, hundreds of families live in unhealthy and dangerous places.
Posted inEducation
Two KCK schools shift focus from punishment to make classrooms safer, reduce suspensions
Using “restorative practices,” Fairfax Learning Center and F.L. Schlagle High School emphasize relationships and repairing harm rather than suspensions and office referrals.
Posted inLocal Government
Survey says: Kansas Citians want better sidewalks, streets and trail systems
Kansas City, Missouri, released the results from its latest citywide survey of resident priorities and satisfaction. The Health Department rose to a higher priority this year. Now, city officials are tasked with using the feedback to make changes.
Posted inEconomics, Housing
As more Kansas Citians lose housing, people struggle to stay healthy without safe shelter
The pandemic shined a light on the vulnerabilities of Kansas City’s unhoused residents.
Posted inEducation
Why MCC students and employees are concerned about its relationship policy
Metropolitan Community College is facing pushback from employees and students after a romantic relationship policy raised concerns about privacy for LGBTQ people.
Posted inLocal Government
New tracks, new tax: KC Streetcar expansion kicks off
The Kansas City Beacon gathered information from the Main Street Rail Transportation Development District to answer some commonly asked questions about the expansion, the tax and the special assessment.
Posted inEconomics
How a Kansas City neighborhood is transforming its dangerous and abandoned buildings
Assuming ownership of these blighted properties is one way a neighborhood like Lykins can take charge of making improvements.