Advocates for the digital monitoring tools say they help save lives. Experts warn that the programs have a higher tendency to flag content from certain groups of students, and that more is needed to address youth mental health concerns.
Some Missouri schools use AI, digital tools to prevent suicides. What does that mean for student privacy?
Posted inMissouri
Missouri governor signs new congressional redistricting map into law
Even with the governor’s signature, the map faces several legal challenges amid allegations of gerrymandering.
Posted inRural
Can grocery stores keep rural Kansas communities vibrant?
Amid expanding food deserts and soaring prices, investments in rural Kansas are keeping small grocery stores afloat.
Posted inLocal Government
Some Jackson County officials don’t want you to know who might replace Frank White. We found out anyway
Phil LeVota, DaRon McGee and Dan Tarwater are the three biggest names being quietly discussed to potentially replace Frank White Jr. if he’s recalled. Here’s how the process would work.
Posted inHousing
For Latinos, the American Dream hinges on getting a mortgage
Latinos are expected to be 70% of net new homeowners in the U.S. by 2040. Local programs are designed to help increase Latino homeownership.
Posted inState Government
Problem gambling skyrockets in Kansas as betting gets easier
A 2025 survey of more than 1,500 Kansans found that people are betting more often than they used to. Legalized sports betting is one reason for the increase.
Posted inState Government
Kansas attorney general says state has lost $10.4 million in food assistance. Is that true?
The federal government is trying to withhold funds from the state. But there is a way Kansas can keep the money.
Posted inHealth
KC’s medical community takes action against a persistent problem: Physician suicide
Area hospitals, medical schools and doctors are working to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care.
Posted inState Government
On initiative petitions, Missouri lawmakers, citizens look to curb the other group’s power
As Republican lawmakers move to make it harder to amend the state constitution, another coalition is pushing to make it harder for lawmakers to amend or repeal voters’ decisions.
Posted inEconomics
Hidden costs of grief: Chef Shaun Brady’s murder illustrates economic toll of gun violence in KC
Chef Shaun Brady’s death triggered at least $1.5M in measurable costs, illustrating the often-ignored economic burden of gun violence.