The Beacon is excited to introduce Thomas White as our new workforce and economic impact reporter, a role that will deepen our coverage of the powerful forces shaping the lives of working people across the Kansas City region. White comes to The Beacon from The Community Voice, where his community-centered reporting on issues ranging from […]
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A seat at the table: A recap of our July public safety listening session
Community members joined The Beacon’s Community Journalism Lab at the Kansas City Public Library’s North-East branch for a conversation about public safety July 16. The goal was to talk not just about property crime but about their feelings and experiences around personal safety, vulnerability and belonging in Kansas City. Public safety extending beyond property crime […]
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Closing reporting loops: How The Beacon’s dyslexia reporting resulted from community listening
When The Beacon first launched its newsroom and community journalism lab in Kansas City, we made a commitment to do more than just cover the news. We wanted to transform who shapes it, how it’s told and whom it serves. That commitment came into focus when a parent and advocate, Tricia McGhee, emailed The Beacon […]
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We’re growing. Here’s where we’re headed
We’re turning our attention to sustainability with new hires and new opportunities.
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Why I joined the Kansas City Tomorrow leadership class
The Beacon’s CEO, Stephanie Campbell, shares how a Civic Council of Greater Kansas City program will strengthen the newsroom’s community impact.
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Chris Lester joins The Beacon as interim editor-in-chief
Why this moment matters for our newsroom
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The Beacon reporting cited in class action lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections
Meg Cunningham’s reporting on extreme heat in prisons was cited in a lawsuit centered around conditions at Algoa Correctional Center.
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Showing up matters: Reflections from volunteering at Project Homeless Connect KC
Annual event celebrates 10 years of bringing services to people experiencing homelessness in Kansas City
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With new support from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, The Beacon is expanding what local news can do
We’re growing civic reporting that helps Kansas Citians understand policy, influence decisions and close the opportunity gap.
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The Beacon joins The Trust Project, implements the 8 Trust Indicators
The Beacon has always worked to earn your trust. Now we’ve taken it a step further by implementing the 8 Trust Indicators.