Kevin McManus

The legislation includes $269 million for police, the biggest budget of any city department. Attempts by city council members to have more control over how the police department spends money ultimately failed.

Research shows that Kansas City's lowest-income neighborhoods are nearly 10 times more likely to be located near a tobacco retailer than its highest-income ones and that flavored products are disproportionately marketed to Black communities.

Update, August 29, 5:11 p.m.: The full Kansas City Council approved both ordinances on Thursday.Kansas City, Missouri, could take a step toward stricter…

Across Missouri, hundreds of people have applied to grow, manufacture and sell medical marijuana. On Thursday, the Kansas City Council decided how far the…

Depending on where you live in Missouri, the amount of sales tax you pay can vary widely.Those discrepancies exist within Kansas City, where you could pay…

The Kansas City Council is considering a measure to increase transparency in city government.The measure, introduced by councilman Scott Taylor, would…

Two councilmembers who represent constituents along Indian Creek say Kansas City needs a regional approach to flood control.Scott Taylor and Kevin…

Following a similar move in Jackson County, Missouri, earlier this year, Kansas City will establish a prescription drug monitoring program. Kansas City…

Google got permission from the Kansas City Council Thursday to venture into high-speed wireless, building on the success of its Kansas City, Missouri,…

House Democrats say they’ll again try to get campaign contribution limits restored in Missouri when next year’s regular legislative session begins. The…