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
Shawn Koch saved hundreds of threatening emails from her ex, Christopher Koch. He threatened to kill her, get her fired, keep their children from her and ruin her life. The post ‘I’m gonna torture you’: Despite nearly 200 stalking and domestic abuse charges, a Kansas man could avoid jail time 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
Amid expanding food deserts and soaring prices, investments in rural Kansas are keeping small grocery stores afloat. The post Can grocery stores keep rural Kansas communities vibrant? 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
A 2025 survey of more than 1,500 Kansans found that people are betting more often than they used to. Legalized sports betting is one reason for the increase.| Beacon: Kansas
Latrice Thomas was removed from her position on the Raytown Board of Aldermen after an investigation of her taxes. Two months later, the city still has not publicly addressed her removal.| Beacon: Kansas City
Foster children moving to new homes might mean a new school district. That means education records, course credits and other information need to be transferred to a new school. That can delay enrollment.| Beacon: Kansas
The White House recently targeted the Latino museum in a listing of Smithsonian exhibits and messaging criticized as woke or anti-American.| 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
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