The new budget keeps rates flat as the Board of Public Utilities board explores clean energy options and launches a community solar initiative.
Posted inLocal Government
Massive tax break for Country Club Plaza would divert $188M in revenue from KC schools over 30 years
A Texas developer wants to revive the Plaza. But the plan could come at a massive cost for Kansas City schools and other government services.
Posted inMeeting Notes
City Plan Commission extends plaza rezoning debate, approves expanded dispensary hours
Dec. 3, 2025, City Plan Commission: Notes by Kansas City Documenter Bunny Pederson.
Posted inHealth Care
Months after hackers broke into Cerner’s network, some patients don’t know their health data was stolen
Patients of NKC Health in North Kansas City finally learned in late November — 11 months after the attack — that their data was compromised in ‘one of the most massive breaches in the health care industry.’
Posted inState Government
‘We were begging’: Missouri system lags in serving children with mental health troubles
Kelcie Breece cared for her niece when the child entered foster care. The child had intense needs, and the Missouri foster care system didn’t help them. They had to navigate the system on their own.
Posted inImmigration
Afghan man who helped the U.S. fight the Taliban ordered released from ICE detention in Missouri
Mohammad Ali Dadfar will reunite with his wife and children after his release from a Springfield, Missouri, jail that is contracting with the Department of Homeland Security.
Posted inHealth Care
A healthy prescription many people can’t afford: Eating more fruits and vegetables
Kansas City health providers are turning to ‘food is medicine’ programs that give patients with chronic health conditions fresh food along with nutrition education.
Posted inState Government
‘Bet accordingly’: Missouri sports betting likely to change betting patterns, impact neighboring states
Missourians who have long traveled to other states to bet on sports are now able to bet from their homes, keeping money in the state and impacting Missouri’s neighbors.
Posted inBehind the Beacon
Kansas City’s first Documenters step up to build a people-powered public record
The Beacon has already trained 59 residents to take notes at public meetings and support regional newsrooms as part of the newly launched Kansas City Documenters program.
Posted inEconomics
‘We can’t keep food on the shelf’: KC food pantries struggle to keep up ahead of holidays
The November SNAP disruption sent families to Kansas City food pantries in droves. Now, with supply low and demand high, uncertainty looms over hunger relief.