The bond plan calls for building new elementary schools, major renovations and reopening Southwest High School as a middle school.
KCPS wants to pass its first bond in decades. Here’s what to know before you vote April 8.
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What you need to know about the Lee’s Summit school bond on the ballot April 8
The district says a $225 million bond won’t increase the tax rate. Here’s how it would be used.
Posted inLocal Government
KC meteorologists rely on the National Weather Service — nearly 2,500 job cuts put storm warnings at risk
Trump layoffs have hit the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for collecting weather data. That could spell danger for millions of people who rely on accurate forecasts.
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Kansas City’s struggling refugee resettlement agencies cut staff and turn to the public for help
Two months after Trump abruptly stopped funding refugee resettlement work, local agencies are fighting to pay refugees’ rent and provide new arrivals with other promised help.
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Schools look to landmark Supreme Court ruling to protect undocumented immigrant students from ICE
Amid rumors and fear, Plyler v. Doe decision guarantees the right of undocumented immigrant children to attend K-12 public schools.
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Q&A: These Raytown school board candidates want your vote April 8
Candidates want to see teachers paid more, but are split on nearly every other issue.
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Kansas City will lose nearly half its bus routes under transit agency’s drastic cost-cutting plan
According to documents obtained by KCUR, the agency plans to cut nearly half of its routes, drastically reduce weekend service and pare down its operating hours. It will also lay off about 170 workers.
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Voter guide: Candidates for the Hickman Mills school board explain their priorities
Candidates answer questions about high-profile education issues and how they think the board can improve.
Posted inState Government
A surge in mental health care needs for uninsured Kansans could lead to cuts in services
Community health centers have to take patients regardless of ability to pay. More patients are coming in and many don’t have insurance that can cover the cost of care.
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Where North Kansas City school board candidates stand on the issues
The candidates answered questions about immigration enforcement, technology and transgender students.