A yearslong conflict roiling Prairie Village comes to a head as voters cast ballots on whether to abandon the city’s form of government. But the question isn’t necessarily what it seems.
Everything Prairie Village voters need to know about the ‘abandon’ petition
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Prairie Village council election hinges on $30M city hall project. Here’s why
Prairie Village is divided on whether to construct a new municipal complex. Nowhere is that conflict more apparent than in this year’s city council election.
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Meet 8 people who want to represent you on Wyandotte County’s Board of Commissioners
Four districts will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot for Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. The candidates told The Beacon their plans to address public safety, development, deportations and more.
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Wyandotte County through the eyes of two candidates for mayor
This year’s candidates for mayor include a 30-year attorney and a nonprofit executive. They told The Beacon about the biggest issues facing Wyandotte County, including property taxes, public safety, staff culture and affordability.
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Government shutdown could delay food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Kansans and Missourians
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program doesn’t have the money to make its next payment. SNAP families won’t get more benefits until lawmakers agree on a budget.
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Half of Missouri ZIP codes see Postal Service cuts under consolidation plan, but millions still rely on the service
The shift is part of a Postal Service push to cut costs by shifting mail transport from air travel to ground transportation, which has slowed delivery times across America.
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What The Beacon heard at the KCKPS Board Candidate Forum
The Beacon is charting a path that not only incorporates community voice and how that shapes our reporting but also holding people in power accountable and engaging with people that way through civics. When Edgar Palacios, president and CEO of The Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) and Revolución Educativa (RevEd), shared that they were hosting a […]
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Vacunas, impuestos y pronombres: Así piensan los candidatos a la junta escolar de Kansas City, Kansas, en 2025
La mitad de los candidatos del distrito escolar de KCKPS coincidieron en que el financiamiento del distrito está cargando demasiado a los contribuyentes.
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Raytown school district decides fate of Raytown Central Middle
The district said it chose the less disruptive plan after receiving public feedback.
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‘Relief is coming’: New Jackson County executive outlines his plan for assessments and stadiums
Phil LeVota was appointed Jackson County executive after a nomination process that was criticized by some as “smoke and mirrors.” Once he’s sworn in, he’ll face the daunting task of fixing the assessment process.