Savannah Hawley-Bates
Missouri Government and Politics ReporterAs KCUR's local government reporter, I’ll hold our leaders accountable and show how their decisions about development, transit and the economy shape your life. I meet with people at city council meetings, on the picket lines and in their community to break down how power and inequities change our community. Email me at savannahhawley@kcur.org.
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Residents at the North Lawn apartment complex in the Historic Northeast got together and formed a tenant's union earlier this year. They say their landlord hasn’t held up his end of the bargain while they’ve been dealing with unbearable heat. -
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority could be one of the first in the nation to add AI-powered facial recognition cameras to its bus fleet this fall. National nonprofits and a KCATA commissioner are concerned about the privacy and security of riders. -
Traffic stacked up before Kansas City's much-anticipated Argentina-Algeria match, with many fans abandoning their vehicles and walking to Arrowhead Stadium. Officials are making changes ahead of Saturday’s match between Ecuador and Curaçao. -
The Current are planning to expand the club’s stadium and entertainment district. The city could pitch in with a $235 million bond and a tax break for the area. -
A ambos lados de la frontera estatal, los usuarios del transporte público en el área metropolitana de Kansas City tendrán que pagar el pasaje de autobús por primera vez desde el 2020. Sin embargo, algunos residentes podrán optar por tarifas gratuitas o reducidas. -
A storm caused tech issues with fare validators on some KCATA buses, adding extra confusion for riders during the first week of fares. There is currently a three-week grace period for riders who cannot or do not know how to pay. -
Pharmacy technicians at the University of Kansas Health System narrowly lost their May union election. But nearly 40% of the ballots arrived in the mail late, potentially changing the results. So far, the Kansas state board hasn’t counted them, but organizers are demanding a redo. -
World Cup visitors and locals can still get free tickets for the Fan Festival, which will host performances and a giant watch party to see the tournament matches. -
La Autoridad de Transporte del Área de Kansas City volverá a cobrar tarifas a partir del próximo mes. Cuando eso ocurra, United Way colaborará con organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la zona para ofrecer tarifas gratuitas y reducidas. -
Riders across the Kansas City metro, on both sides of the state line, will have to pay to ride the bus for the first time since 2020. But some residents will qualify for free or reduced fare.
