Primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 5. Learn more about candidates for a number of Wyandotte County positions, including mayor of the Unified Government.

The Beacon reached out to all six candidates for mayor in Wyandotte County to help you understand what’s at stake on Aug. 5. All but one responded.

Organizers demonstrated that they didn’t need state permission for queer visibility.

During a public budget hearing, KCPD budget officials told the council that $3.5 million would be enough for legal expenses this year. Two months later, the board announced $18.1 million in lawsuit se...

Trump layoffs have hit the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for collecting weather data. That could spell danger for millions of people who rely on accurate forecasts.

Join us for a discussion on how dyslexia affects students and parents - come grab a seat at the table!

County Executive Frank White vetoed the Jackson County budget in January, then four county legislators sued him. The county is still at odds three months later.

Join The Beacon for a panel on Missouri’s primary care shortage. Share your concerns & help ensure every community has a seat at the table!

A judge ruled that Jackson County has to roll back its property assessment increases. But there’s still no end in sight for the county’s assessment troubles.

Our newsrooms believe that shared knowledge is critical to a well-functioning society and participation in democratic processes. That's why we call on Kansas City Council to set expectations for the n...

Missourians are more likely to flunk their driver’s test than pass it. This bill would create a mandatory driver’s education course in high schools.

KC Life said its plans for a future mixed-use development are not ready to be made public. Valentine residents complain that the insurance company has been hollowing out the neighborhood for decades.