Residents deal with mile-long walks, corner store diets and poorer health as grocers are forced to close unprofitable locations on both sides of the state line. The post Across state line and following historic redlines: Kansas City food deserts expand as grocery stores close appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Preliminary election results show 85% of voters supporting the Sept. 30 recall of Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. But legal challenges loom that could get the election results thrown out. The post Voters have recalled Frank White. Will that hold up in court? appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
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. The post Raytown considers closing a middle school to address declining enrollment appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Advocates for the digital monitoring tools say they help save lives. Experts warn that the programs have a higher tendency to flag content from certain groups of students, and that more is needed to address youth mental health concerns. The post Some Missouri schools use AI, digital tools to prevent suicides. What does that mean for student privacy? appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Even with the governor’s signature, the map faces several legal challenges amid allegations of gerrymandering. The post Missouri governor signs new congressional redistricting map into law appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
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. The post Some Jackson County officials don’t want you to know who might replace Frank White. We found out anyway appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
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. The post For Latinos, the American Dream hinges on getting a mortgage appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Some of the deep geothermal wells from the schools’ heating and cooling system allowed methane to accumulate below a parking lot. But repairs are underway.| Beacon: Kansas City
The CDC has already changed some vaccine guidelines and the FDA may change others, which could throw insurance coverage into question and lead to fewer people getting shots.| Beacon: Kansas City
Amid the Trump administration’s escalating mass deportation campaign, many immigrant rights advocates are calling for nonviolent resistance.| Beacon: Kansas City
An audit of the district found the board discussed topics in closed meetings that should have been public. But the district received an overall rating of ‘good.’| Beacon: Kansas City
Insurance companies have proposed the highest rate increases since 2018. Health care analysts blame Trump administration policies, which will raise prices and drive healthy people out of the marketplace.| Beacon: Kansas City
Teachers union members said they want the board to consider outside candidates, but that Interim Superintendent Cindy Grant is already improving morale and trust.| Beacon: Kansas City
The growth in the number of students learning English is one of several ways the district is becoming more diverse.| Beacon: Kansas City