KC Media Collective
The KC Media Collective is designed to strengthen the local news ecosystem by opening lines of communication among six organizations located in the Kansas City region.
The Missouri Legislature is Cutting Local Governments’ Power to Pass Their Own Laws
Republican statehouses like Missouri’s increasingly limit what rules places like Kansas City can adopt — typically shutting down more progressive policies.
Kansas City-area Politicians Pick Between War on Drugs or Treatment When Spending Opioid Settlement Cash
Local cities and counties are spending windfalls from legal settlements with opioid companies. While some prioritize law enforcement, others focus on treatment.
Newspapers in Rural Areas are Folding, Leaving Vast News Deserts
The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many in rural areas. Now some journalists are trying to provide local news with new business models.
Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why
If you’re looking to buy a home in Kansas City in today’s market, brace for higher mortgage rates, limited supply and tough competition.
Crossroads Small Biz Owners to Royals: Come Back With a Better Plan (And Put it in Writing)
Crossroads small business owners ponder the impact of the Kansas City Royals’ failed attempt to pass a sales tax to help build a downtown ballpark.