Cass County
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- Population
- 110,773
- Area
- 696.61 sq mi (1,804.22 km²), 5.78 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.4
- Households
- 43,206
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $87,535
- Median house value
- $292,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
What Soakie's meant to Kansas City's Black queer community
For years, Soakie's in downtown Kansas City was one of the only Black gay bars in the United States. The bar closed in 2004, as development began on the Power & Light District, but a new historical marker remembers its impact.
MORE THAN ‘JUST JERRY’: Stage and screen help theater artist articulate his identity
Jerry Mañan’s early life in Kansas was pretty much like that of any Midwestern kid. He was a standout in football and basketball, he went out for track, and he […]
Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants
Dorri PartainManaging Editor A 310-mile journey from Kansas City to St. Louis, serving as “call to action for Missourians to bridge divides”, ended on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Gateway… The post Completed “Walk for Welcome” Supports Refugees and Immigrants first appeared on…
Part 2 by Adel Jeffries
Fiction written by Adel JeffriesContributor Recap The transition from the chaos of a war zone to the quiet routines of civilian life offers little comfort when the heart remains trapped… The post Part 2 by Adel Jeffries first appeared on Northeast News .
Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch Captures Northeast From Above for ‘The Front Page Project’
Bryan StalderContributor When evening falls over the Historic Northeast, golden light sweeps across the canopy of Kessler Park, illuminating over 300 acres of green space, limestone bluffs, and forested trails… The post Golden Hour Over Kessler Park: Photographer Bobby Burch…