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.
Posted inEducation
Raytown school district decides fate of Raytown Central Middle
The district said it chose the less disruptive plan after receiving public feedback.
Posted inLocal Government
‘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.
Posted inHealth
As the Medicare enrollment window opens, a new study gives Missouri and Kansas below-average scores
High costs and limited access in some parts of the country can keep people from getting needed health care.
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Meet your 2025 Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees candidates
Eight candidates are vying for just four spots. They explained their priorities for the college and their assessment of how it is serving the community.
Posted inState Government
What makes abortion regulations illegal in Kansas? This court fight will decide
Two abortion providers are suing Kansas over a handful of abortion laws. They say current laws are preventing people from accessing abortion care.
Posted inElections
These KCKCC Board of Trustees candidates want your vote in 2025
Seven candidates are running for four positions on the KCKCC board Nov. 4. We asked about their priorities for the college.
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Six candidates compete for three spots on the Spring Hill school board
We researched the six candidates who are competing for three open spots on the Spring Hill school board.