A divided board voted 4-3 to “exceed revenue neutral,” meaning it may collect more taxes to cover growing costs. But the decision isn’t final until August.
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Kansas City Kansas Public Schools celebrates KidZone
The before- and after-school program, which serves nearly 600 students, operates at nine elementary schools and will mark its 30th anniversary in the 2026-27 school year.
School district concerns put two Port KC apartment proposals under incentives microscope
Port KC commissioners raise questions about two proposed projects near the Country Club Plaza.
New mural on drawing board for Kansas City’s Kessler Park
Proposed art piece one of many items discussed at recent meeting of the Kansas City Municipal Art Commission.
$100M affordable housing fund on tap for Kansas City area
Money to assist thousands of mixed-income and affordable housing units is expected to be available to developers later this year.
Unified Government committee pauses redevelopment plan on historic site in KCK
Commissioners want to consult the historical society before moving forward on the Quindaro Avenue parcel that once housed an early hospital serving the Black community.
Jackson County legislators mull data center moratorium
The 120-day pause would allow the county to establish regulations governing approval and construction of these facilities.
Looking for what’s happening in Wyandotte County? Livable Neighborhoods has you covered
The task force’s May meeting covered junk vehicles, Juneteenth, World Cup, a community forum and more.
Hickman Mills school board approves slew of educational, administrative contracts
New tools include an AI-supported writing platform.
Future of KCK apartment complex up in the air
Report to the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority says that 302-unit Wyandotte Towers is nearly obsolete.