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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The apartment complex off North Lawn Avenue has been on the city’s radar for more than three years, when a city deal subsidized rents in exchange for repairs at the property. But after further neglect, the city is once again stepping in after demands from the complex’s tenant union. -
The city previously made a deal to subsidize rent at the apartment complex in the Historic Northeast in exchange for repairs. Conditions at the property have gotten worse, and the city is considering stepping in once again to make it habitable. -
The streetcar has seen record ridership numbers in the past month. Operators and mechanics say the growth is positive but has caused stress on the system. -
A county-wide sales tax could provide tens of millions of dollars each year for public transportation, potentially reversing the yearslong trend of Kansas City riders losing bus routes. Jackson County legislators want to hear what residents need before placing the tax on the ballot. -
The Round of 32 victory sends Colombia to the next round against Switzerland, and knocks Ghana out of the tournament. Fans of both teams gathered in Kansas City to eat traditional foods and cheer together. -
The city will negotiate a deal with the team, which will give hundreds of millions in incentives so the Current can further develop the riverfront. -
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.
