Jackson County voters delivered a decisive message to County Executive Frank White Jr., with preliminary results showing 85 percent support for his removal in a Sept. 30 recall election. Only about 16 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, but the result would ordinarily vacate White’s position immediately once certified. The recall marks a dramatic turn…
The Kansas Arthritis Foundation invites you to JA Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Faulkner’s Ranch in Kansas City. This joyful, low-stress morning is designed for kids living with juvenile arthritis (JA), their siblings, parents, and caregivers to connect, swap tips, and simply have fun…
Will Cori Bush Challenge Wesley Bell Again? Speculation is growing in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District about whether former Rep. Cori Bush will mount a comeback campaign against Congressman Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the Democratic primary last year. While Bush has not made an official announcement, her continued activism and signals from her political…
Kansas City is once again at the heart of Missouri’s political chessboard. The newly redrawn congressional map, crafted by Republican lawmakers, slices the city into districts tilted heavily toward their party. Their stated goal is to secure dominance across seven of the state’s eight congressional seats, leaving Democrats to defend just one. But the move…
The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national pollreveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of a political crisis, a judgment cast in the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Across partisan lines, the consensus is chilling: 93 percent of Democrats, 84…
The doors of opportunity remain locked for too many. A new LendingTree analysis reveals that Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances. Hispanic-owned businesses followed at 29%. By contrast, just 18% of white-owned businesses were turned away. The figures draw a map…
For eight weeks, more than 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 have walked picket lines outside Boeing’s defense plants in St. Louis.
The sudden death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has sparked renewed energy among conservative circles, as elected officials and right-wing organizations work quickly to build on his legacy and expand their reach. Yet the larger question for America—and particularly for Black America—is not simply how the right will grow, but whether there will…
Kansas City is taking a bold step forward in meeting the growing demand for affordable housing, with an $8.5 million investment in eight new housing projects. Supported by the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, this funding will create and preserve 447 affordable housing units in neighborhoods across the City. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, championed by Mayor…
Couples, are you searching for ways to stop being so busy in order to be present in your marriage? If so, read on. Today, it feels like we are busier than ever, and not just with things to do, but also with our mental space. You might be busy trying to figure out your future, how…
