The Second Look Act could resentence certain offenders. The resentencing isn’t guaranteed and it doesn’t mean inmates are automatically released.
Around 120 Kansas Kids Are Abandoned by Their Families Because Their Mental Health Needs Are Too High
These parents spend years trying to get help, but never find it. These kids are then left at police stations or community services.
These parents spend years trying to get help, but never find it. These kids are then left at police stations or community services.
How Roundabouts Are Slowly Making Kansas City Streets More Confusing — And Less Deadly
Dangerous car crashes are about seven times less likely to happen at roundabouts than at traffic lights. But roundabouts also come with drawbacks like cost and construction.
Dangerous car crashes are about seven times less likely to happen at roundabouts than at traffic lights. But roundabouts also come with drawbacks like cost and construction.
Plasma You Sell in East Kansas City Could End up in Medicine an Ocean Away
Kansas City plasma donors help the United States fuel a pharmaceutical industry worth $35 billion. Many donors have lower incomes and rely on on selling their plasma to make ends meet.
Kansas City plasma donors help the United States fuel a pharmaceutical industry worth $35 billion. Many donors have lower incomes and rely on on selling their plasma to make ends meet.
World Cups Displace Homeless People. What’s Kansas City’s Plan For the Event in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup may strain Kansas City’s housing market and displace homeless people. But housing experts see a chance for long-term benefits if officials invest in affordable housing.
The 2026 World Cup may strain Kansas City’s housing market and displace homeless people. But housing experts see a chance for long-term benefits if officials invest in affordable housing.
No Zeros: How a New KCPS Grading Policy Is Meant to Improve Equity
The Kansas City Public Schools policy is supposed to be more equitable and improve students’ motivation. Some worry it could backfire.
The Kansas City Public Schools policy is supposed to be more equitable and improve students’ motivation. Some worry it could backfire.
More Kansas City Schoolkids Are Asking for Help With Their Mental Health. A Few Are Finding It
In the aftermath of COVID isolation, and with smartphones and social media more present than ever, mental health professionals are trying to help. One program brings group therapy into schools.
In the aftermath of COVID isolation, and with smartphones and social media more present than ever, mental health professionals are trying to help. One program brings group therapy into schools.
Kansas and Missouri Bans May Spur Families to Travel Far Out of State for Gender-Affirming Care
Missouri banned gender-affirming care for kids. Kansas could follow suit this spring. So families are moving to other states or traveling hundreds of miles, sometimes with the help of a growing network of groups determined to make the care available.
Missouri banned gender-affirming care for kids. Kansas could follow suit this spring. So families are moving to other states or traveling hundreds of miles, sometimes with the help of a growing network of groups determined to make the care available.
The Proposals to Whittle Down a 10-Year Waitlist for Kansans With Intellectual Disabilities
Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal would remove 500 people off various waitlists. Republican lawmakers are hoping to remove twice as many people.
Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal would remove 500 people off various waitlists. Republican lawmakers are hoping to remove twice as many people.
National Conservative Groups Are Working to Limit Transgender Rights. They’re Finding Success in Missouri
Missouri is one of 19 states that has banned gender-affirming care for minors. The state has proven to be riper for laws limiting transgender rights.
Missouri is one of 19 states that has banned gender-affirming care for minors. The state has proven to be riper for laws limiting transgender rights.
Kansas City Pedestrians Push for Safer Roads
In 2020, the Kansas City Council set out to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. It’s got plenty of work to do.
In 2020, the Kansas City Council set out to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. It’s got plenty of work to do.
Fare-Free Buses Might Be Good for Kansas Citians’ Health
Public health researchers say the KCATA board should look at the research into the effects of free rides before scrapping Kansas City’s zero-fare bus initiative
Public health researchers say the KCATA board should look at the research into the effects of free rides before scrapping Kansas City’s zero-fare bus initiative
Kansas City Public Schools Won’t Arm Officers in Elementary Schools After Community Feedback
Some parents told KCPS they didn’t see evidence officers would make students safer and were worried their presence would harm students.
Some parents told KCPS they didn’t see evidence officers would make students safer and were worried their presence would harm students.
Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — And Wondering if They Can Stay
After the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan in 2021. Two years later, many refugees are in search of stable housing as the question of their immigration status remains in the air.
After the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan in 2021. Two years later, many refugees are in search of stable housing as the question of their immigration status remains in the air.
People in Missouri Prisons Say Food Went From Bad to Worse When Contractor Took Over
Complaints include smaller portions and spoiled food.
Complaints include smaller portions and spoiled food.
Does Kansas City Overuse Jails? Commission Looks for Better Solutions
As Kansas City explores constructing a new municipal jail, prison experts say the city has an opportunity to take a different approach to crime.
As Kansas City explores constructing a new municipal jail, prison experts say the city has an opportunity to take a different approach to crime.