Quinton Lucas

The first Kansas Citians who are not healthcare workers or first responders were able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination Tuesday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

After months of turmoil surrounding the election results, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president of the United States during Wednesday’s inaugural ceremony.

Local leaders acknowledged that they were under pressure to loosen restrictions because of other jurisdictions' less restrictive orders.

The Kansas City Council considered an affordable housing requirement for developers several years ago, but the measure failed. Supporters are trying again.

The number of fatal crashes in Kansas City involving marijuana has doubled in the last two years. Kansas City police are worried that a de-emphasis on marijuana possession enforcement could keep the number high.

Mayor's take on the past twelve months, "It's been a real bear of a year."

Mayor Quinton Lucas reviews 2020 and the challenges Kansas City has faced including violent crime, the coronavirus, and needed reform within several city departments.

Kansas City council members learned that Brian Platt was going to be recommended for the city manager's job after a Jersey City publication leaked the news. Since then, there have been allegations of racial discrimination and an expedited start date.

The virtual discussion also included a presentation from Mayor Quinton Lucas about ways to engage elected officials in residents' policy priorities.

The new city manager’s hiring has underscored racial divisions on the Kansas City Council.

The measure still needs to be approved by the full city council and would face an uphill battle getting the needed buy-in from state lawmakers.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a plan Wednesday to reduce or waive certain fees for the Kansas City service industry and small, locally-owned businesses.