🥳 We’re excited to announce that The Beacon took home five awards from the Missouri Press Association, recognizing the work of our dedicated journalists. Congrats Meg, Mili and Maria! thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1…

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in Missouri! If you are homeless, several local resources are available to help you with the process. Find out which agencies can provide you with a residential address or mailbox in our resource guide: thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/0…

KC Tenants has launched its first rent strike at Quality Hill Towers and Independence Towers. Residents want improved maintenance, collectively bargained leases and national rent caps on federally backed buildings. But landlords are still charging rent. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1…

No more banana, spearmint or candy-flavored tobacco products in Kansas City if council votes for ban thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1…

Sarah was the best of us and I will miss her more than I could put into words islandpacket.com/news/special-r…

Would sports betting boost Missouri school funding? There's no guarantee, experts say. w/ Maria Benevento thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1…

The flip side to this headline is that the Hickman Mills district wanted to be judged on its score this year, but the state says it needs at least another year of data first. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1…

Hickman Mills thought this was the year it would regain full accreditation. That's looking doubtful even though the district hit its target. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1… The Beacon | Kansas City

Parkville agreed to annex 80 acres of Park University's property. But Kansas City may not be willing to give up the land. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1… The Beacon | Kansas City

Update: Park University is postponing a request for Parkville to annex part of its campus after Kansas City staff raised concerns. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/1… The Beacon | Kansas City

Missouri minimum wage rose to $13.75 an hour this year, but not everyone benefits. Here's why some UMKC students are making significantly less and what they want to see change. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025/0… The Beacon | Kansas City

Know how you're voting tomorrow? I put together a series of guides to KC-area school board and school bond elections. thebeaconnews.org/from-school-bo… The Beacon | Kansas City

Tonight's the night! Join us over Zoom at 5p for a listening session to hear from experts on Missouri's primary care provider shortage, ask your questions and hear about solutions as the physician workforce ages. eventbrite.com/e/a-seat-at-th…

Since fall, I've been talking to families about their experience with dyslexia. A common theme: They can't assume schools will flag the issue and offer proper support. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025/0… The Beacon | Kansas City