Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

A coalition of Kansas City organizations released a report outlining the qualities that residents and KCPD employees want in the department's next police chief.

Two business groups made recommendations, including independent investigations of excessive force cases. Police Chief Rick Smith had no comment but complained that his staffing levels will soon be the lowest in 25 years.

An average of 90 people are currently being hospitalized for COVID-19 in the Kansas City area each day.