Alissia Canady

Kamala Harris is set to become the country’s first female vice president. Harris is a Black woman of Indian and Jamaican descent, and the occasion is inspiring people of color across Kansas City.

Despite a distinct fundraising disadvantage and a lack of statewide name recognition, the former Kansas City Council member has been active on the campaign trail, participating in hundreds of virtual events to level the playing field.

The lieutenant governor's office wasn't on Alissia Canady's radar until she was recruited to run but Canady is ready and willing to serve, she said.

A former Kansas City councilwoman is running to unseat Missouri's Republican second-in-command, an unexpected death on the Supreme Court raises questions about politics and the judiciary, and something else about the pandemic: More Americans than ever are leaving urban areas.

If Alissia Canady wins in November, she would be the first woman of color elected statewide in Missouri history.

Reporters and analysts break down key races and ballot issues in Kansas and Missouri, and the father-daughter team from HGTV's 'Bargain Mansions' offers advice on tackling do-it-yourself home improvement projects.

Former Kansas City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Alissia Canady has filed to run for Missouri Lieutenant Governor.Canady served one term representing…

Alissia Canady is a black woman from Kansas City’s east side. In the crowded primary race for mayor last year — there were 11 candidates — she was the…

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The Kansas City Public Library is doing away with fees for overdue materials starting July 1.Library representatives announced they will also forgive any…

Kansas City voters may be staring down another tax hike come November — this time to try to address the city's lack of affordable housing.Last year,…

The next mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, will be either Jolie Justus or Quinton Lucas.Out of 11 candidates, those two garnered enough votes Tuesday to…