Current and former employees of the Kansas City charter school said they’re frustrated with the level of response from the board after they raised serious concerns about leadership instability, high staff turnover, potential financial mismanagement and student safety.

Extreme winter weather can mean frozen pipes or roof damage. With Kansas City expecting several inches of snow and subzero temperatures, these tips can help your home weather a dangerous winter storm.

A new exhibit at Charlotte Street Foundation highlights the power of design in one of Kansas City’s most successful labor organizations, and how graphic arts has helped shape the struggle for economic justice among low-wage workers in Kansas City.

Allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be dangerous to one's physical health — even deadly. But for hunters who deal with fur and blood, the tick-borne disease can also be a blow to their mental health.

Under the current system, producers must be the sole owner-operator of their farm or ranch to qualify for loans from the federal government. A bipartisan bill would expand the eligibility requirements for applicants.

Acknowledging that the decision might be "deeply painful" for the victims' families, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced that she won’t file charges in an incident in which Officer Blayne Newton killed two and injured a third person, despite her concerns about his behavior. Newton, a nine-year KCPD veteran, is still on the force.

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is one of the first hemp fiber processors in Kansas, and wants the investment to benefit both the tribe and the environment. The new products include insulation and compostable cutlery.

The Kansas City area is under a winter storm watch starting Friday at midnight, with between 5 to 7 inches of snow possible. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero are also expected, according to the National Weather Service.

KIPP Kansas City employees say staff turnover and leadership changes have contributed to issues such as incorrect pay, shrinking enrollment and disrupted education.