News & Issues
For Kansas City’s Low-Income Residents, Code Enforcement Can Put Homeownership Out of Reach
First-time homeowner Kenneth Jenkins said he is questioning his decision to buy a house because of Kansas City’s strict code enforcement.
Nick’s Picks | KC’s Pursuit of World Cup Comes to Climax
This is a “make it or break it” week in Kansas City’s quest to host at least one or two games in the world’s most watched soccer tournament.
Nick’s Picks | Masks on Trial in Missouri
A Missouri circuit court judge will hear arguments this week on whether school districts can force students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Goes Beyond Party Lines
While some pundits argue that party affiliation plays a role in low COVID-19 vaccination rates, experts say vaccine hesitancy goes beyond politics.
Former Inmates Are Often Locked Out of the Job Market
Lansing Correctional Facility will soon launch a new Career Campus designed to teach inmates skills to fill in-demand jobs.