digital divide

Kansas City residents can qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program if they make less than twice the federal poverty level (about $60,000 for a family of four), if someone in the household is a Pell Grant recipient or receives assistance like SNAP or Medicaid.

The arrival of Google Fiber in Kansas City highlighted the challenges the country faces when it comes to ensuring that low income household have access to the promise of world-class internet speeds.

Millions of American consumers still rely on 3G devices and technology, and its phase-out is underway as 5G services expands across the country.

Using the internet was integral to getting through the pandemic, however, many in Kansas lacked a reliable connection.

What's keeping parts of Kansas from getting good internet service, and Waxahatchee on post-pandemic touring and her latest album.

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.

Better internet could help fix the growing economic divide between rural and urban areas.

As schools opened and closed on two continents, no decision could satisfy everyone during a global pandemic.

Governor Parson is allocating nearly $50 million in COVID Relief Funds to expand broadband services, and the election brings notable firsts to the Kansas and Missouri legislatures.

The district purchased the devices when they still thought this school year would start in person, but since everyone is learning virtually, students need more data.

Some parents might be able to get at least part of their paycheck if their kids' classes via Zoom are preventing them from working.

Just because students are starting the semester virtually doesn’t mean they’re learning from home.