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14 stories · Today in Kansas City

community2d ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Vance Lands in KC Again … Vice President JD Vance will make two stops in the Kansas City area today, his second visit to the metro in less than four months. The White House says Vance will visit a federal law enforcement facility in Kansas City, Missouri, to highlight the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud.… Source

Flatland KC
business6d ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Don't be fooled by appearances. The produce from urban farms might not look as perfect as it does at the local supermarket, but it can be as tasty as it is healthy. Source

Flatland KC
communitySep 9, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Schools, nonprofits, and firefighters work to ensure Kansas Citians remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Source

Flatland KC
localApr 1, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

If you are a Comcast Xfinity subscriber and are unable to access our station on Comcast, you can still stay connected to our programming.

KSHB
localDec 16, 2020

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Missouri House Ethics Committee says a state lawmaker who allegedly had sex with an intern should be punished.

KSHB
weather1d ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

On Aug. 26, The Beacon hosted its second Documenters training class located in Kansas City, Kansas — and fourth total — welcoming communities from across the state line. The response reminded us how many people across the metro want to better understand the decisions shaping their communities. Forty-eight people from 33 ZIP codes attended the […]

The Beacon KC
politics1d ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

County voters will be asked in November if they want to add the special tax for health, which could also support other services for unhoused residents. A second sales tax for parks and roads is going on the ballot in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Beacon KC
community2d ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Parents with Schools Beyond Screens expressed worries to the Park Hill school board about screen overuse and its effect on learning outcomes.

The Beacon KC
local5d ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Based on funding priorities, the agency has earmarked the potential money for four communities in the metropolitan area. A decision on the grant is expected in November.

The Beacon KC
communitySep 2, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

From Independence, Missouri, to Osawatomie, Kansas, data centers are angering residents and spurring bipartisan opposition. Source

Flatland KC
localAug 31, 2020
KSHB
politicsAug 31, 2020
KSHB
localJul 25, 2020
KSHB
localDec 1, 2018

FROM THE PUBLISHER

George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, died on Friday at the age of 94, his family announced late Friday.

KSHB
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