Raytown Quality Schools is seeking public feedback on two draft proposals, one of which would reconfigure the district’s middle schools. The other would affect fewer students.
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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 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 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.
Posted inHealth
Needs of seniors shape plans for Swope Health’s $126M campus on grounds of shuttered KC nursing home
The number of Americans aged 65 or older has more than tripled since 1960, fueling the ‘gray revolution.’
Posted inHealth
Kansas City workers can bet on paying more for health insurance next year
Health insurance premiums are expected to jump in 2026, and many businesses say they’ll be forced to pass some of the increase on to employees.