These state hospitals can’t find full-time staff. Contract nurses are needed to serve patients, but expenses keep going up.
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Kansas City Chiefs are moving to Kansas after lawmakers approve $1.8 billion in stadium funding
Chiefs propose a multibillion-dollar plan to build a domed stadium, training facilities and nearby mixed-use projects.
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KCATA Board decides not to renew CEO contract behind closed doors
After a nearly three-hour executive session where commissioners declined to renew Frank White III’s contract, the board reconvened in public to preview a 2026 budget that includes major funding changes.
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Trump administration wants sensitive voter data from Kansas and Missouri
The Department of Justice is asking for information on voters, like the last four digits of a Social Security number and drivers license information.
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BPU board approves 2026 budget, reviews future of Nearman coal plant
The new budget keeps rates flat as the Board of Public Utilities board explores clean energy options and launches a community solar initiative.
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Kansas City’s first Documenters step up to build a people-powered public record
The Beacon has already trained 59 residents to take notes at public meetings and support regional newsrooms as part of the newly launched Kansas City Documenters program.
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‘Bet accordingly’: Missouri sports betting likely to change betting patterns, impact neighboring states
Missourians who have long traveled to other states to bet on sports are now able to bet from their homes, keeping money in the state and impacting Missouri’s neighbors.
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Trump administration changes may stop hundreds of millions for broadband expansion in Kansas
Kansas was given $451 million for broadband development under the Biden administration. After Trump was elected, the program changed and Kansas may only spend $252 million.
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A Kansas hospital sued this family over a $230 medical bill. Some patients went to court for less
There have been thousands of lawsuits by Kansas hospitals in recent years, including many lawsuits for less than $500. One lawsuit was for just $104.
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Kansas Republicans fail to get enough support to gerrymander congressional maps
The Kansas Senate had enough support to force a special session, but GOP leadership failed to get 84 House Republicans to agree to return to Topeka.