News & Issues
David and Beulah Bulkley and the Creation of City Union Mission
David and Beulah Mulkey turned their lives upside down to create the City Union Mission, which marks its centennial serving the downtrodden in September.
Read MoreMelesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’
Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.
Read MoreMissouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin
Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.
Read MoreNew Report Estimates AI Could Displace 110,000 Kansas City Jobs
A recent study found that 10.2% of workers in the Kansas City area are at risk of AI job displacement, the seventh-highest rate among large metropolitan areas.
Read MoreTrash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer
Kansas City is building a new $140 million Blue River Biosolids Facility designed to more efficiently convert solid waste into natural gas and fertilizer.
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