How a gas leak closed Raytown schools - Beacon: Kansas City
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 shift is part of a Postal Service push to cut costs by shifting mail transport from air travel to ground transportation, which has slowed delivery times across America. The post Half of Missouri ZIP codes see Postal Service cuts under consolidation plan, but millions still rely on the service appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
The district said it chose the less disruptive plan after receiving public feedback. The post Raytown school district decides fate of Raytown Central Middle appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Phil LeVota was appointed Jackson County executive after a nomination process that was criticized by some as “smoke and mirrors.” Once he’s sworn in, he’ll face the daunting task of fixing the assessment process. The post ‘Relief is coming’: New Jackson County executive outlines his plan for assessments and stadiums appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
High costs and limited access in some parts of the country can keep people from getting needed health care. The post As the Medicare enrollment window opens, a new study gives Missouri and Kansas below-average scores appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Eight candidates are vying for just four spots. They explained their priorities for the college and their assessment of how it is serving the community. The post Meet your 2025 Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees candidates appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Seven candidates are running for four positions on the KCKCC board Nov. 4. We asked about their priorities for the college. The post These KCKCC Board of Trustees candidates want your vote in 2025 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
