Laura Ziegler

KC Tenants and other advocates for low-income renters said a federal extension of the eviction moratorium Thursday provides some relief, but ultimately doesn’t help those financially hurt by the pandemic, nor does it address long-standing gaps in affordable housing.

The country's racial reckoning is redefining expectations for young Black professionals. As part of "Under the Radar: Recognizing Black Excellence," one young couple shares their experience and insight with high school graduates in the Class of 2021.

Studies show Black women are among the most well educated demographic, and they say they're speaking out, wearing natural hair and wanting the same as their white colleagues, paving the road for the next generation.

They're corporate partners, judges and venture capitalists—Black professionals in Kansas City whose stories of success are not widely recognized.

Transit officials say they'll return to full capacity starting June 1, after more than a year of taking half their normal riders. But you'll still have to mask-up.

In these polarized times, it’s no surprise that there are those who condemn the protests, believe police are unfairly villified, and question the current conversation about racial injustice George Floyd’s death inspired.

The prosecution and defense presented opening arguments Monday in the trial of Kylr Yust who is accused of murdering two young women whose disappearances occurred 10 years apart.

Memorial services for Sykes were held Thursday morning at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. Colleagues, friends and family spoke from the pulpit, virtually and via Facebook Live remembering Sykes' many accomplishments.

Samantha Mungai, an immigrant from Kenya, left her child alone while she went to work in July of 2017. This is the story of what participants in this case, and those who work in the system, say that parents who are Black, low income, or immigrants can face as they try to be reunited with their kids.

Sisters Corita Bussanmas and Berta Sailer co-founded Operation Breakthrough in 1971. Bussanmas could be stern, but she loved every child she cared for.