Five times as many Kansans are at high risk for problem gambling
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
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
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
Two abortion providers are suing Kansas over a handful of abortion laws. They say current laws are preventing people from accessing abortion care. The post What makes abortion regulations illegal in Kansas? This court fight will decide 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
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
