PACE KC, a year-old integrated health care program for older adults, lets Jackson County residents find care and support while avoiding a nursing home.
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Rural hospitals in Missouri already struggle to turn a profit. Medicaid cuts could force some to close
Hospitals across Missouri are preparing for reduced revenue and increased costs under President Donald Trump’s new budget plan, which will slash more than $1 trillion from Medicaid spending over the next decade.
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After federal guidelines shift, JCCC restricts access to English classes for some immigrants
In response to changing federal guidance, Johnson County Community College is screening applicants to its adult English classes based on their immigration status.
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Wyandotte County election results: Aug. 5 Unified Government primary
Voters in Wyandotte County cast their ballots for seven different elected positions on Aug. 5. Here’s what happened.
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Lee’s Summit schools serve growing number of English language learners
The growth in the number of students learning English is one of several ways the district is becoming more diverse.
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Nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization meets in KC against backdrop of mass deportations, economic stress
Leader of UnidosUS decries the humanitarian and economic damage of Trump administration’s immigration raids. ‘This is about our civil rights being destroyed.’
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Cheaper cannabis: Missouri Supreme Court rules counties, cities can’t ‘stack’ taxes on marijuana sales
Following the ruling, county marijuana sales taxes will only apply to dispensaries in unincorporated areas.
Elections 2025: Your guide to Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, primary elections
Wyandotte County’s primary election is Aug. 5. The Beacon has put together a few candidate Q&As and guides to help you prepare and make an informed decision at the polls. Here’s what you’ll find in this Election Guide. First, we have some key dates to know about, plus a way to double-check that you are […]
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Missouri and Kansas seniors brace for fallout from Medicaid, SNAP cuts
The states have been studying how to support their aging populations, but now critical federal funds won’t be available to help.
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Property taxes, policing and political culture: Where the mayor candidates stand on key issues in Wyandotte County
The Beacon reached out to all six candidates for mayor in Wyandotte County to help you understand what’s at stake on Aug. 5. All but one responded.