News across Jackson County
What the Flock?
Flock Safety cameras have sparked bipartisan uproar with many worried that the cameras, which scan license plates, infringe on privacy. Misuse of the cameras and their data has been documented across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Also, more farmers are fixing up their…
Letter to the Editor: A Second Chance Includes a Voice
For many people returning home from incarceration, reentry is measured in practical milestones: finding housing, securing employment, reconnecting with family and establishing stability. Beginning this year, thousands of Missourians can… The post Letter to the Editor: A Second…
The latest in the legal back-and-forth over Missouri redistricting
A federal appeals court has again sided with Missouri Republicans, ruling the state must use the GOP-leaning congressional map passed by lawmakers last year. Plus: how new limits on federal student loans are impacting future physicians in Kansas.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 19Where to Watch Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians: TV, Streaming and Schedule Guide
The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians are American League Central rivals, and their matchups are always worth circling on the calendar for fans in the region. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Kansas City, or watching from Pennsylvania, here’s a practical breakdown of when…
Thank you, Chris Lester
When Chris Lester agreed to become The Beacon’s interim editor-in-chief in June 2025, he was supposed to help us through a transition. He did that. But “transition” hardly captures what happened during his 15 months here. Under Chris’ editorial leadership, The Beacon produced…
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Multicultural Garden Palestinian Solution
Fiction written by Adel Jeffries Prologue Before the sirens, before the dust, before the bone-deep weariness that sets in when human suffering becomes a daily routine, Gaza was a land… The post Multicultural Garden Palestinian Solution first appeared on Northeast News .
Rachel’s Reads – Late Summer Beach Reads
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean your reading list has to. The stretch between beach vacations and back-to-school routines is the perfect time to squeeze in one more […]
2026 Rising Star Luis Padilla
When 18-year-old Luis Padilla arrived in Kansas City from Mexico on a soccer scholarship, his sights were set on playing professionally. However, Kansas City quickly became home, and his passion […]
Congratulations On Your Engagement, Susan And Clayton!
Susan Sari Haenisch and Clayton John Hayley will exchange wedding vows this fall at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Susan is the daughter of Carol Fay Haenisch of Prairie […]
A Perfect Pairing
Kansas City in the summer doesn’t really do subtle. It does color, heat shimmer, fountain mist, patio laughter, gallery silence, and the kind of food that inspires an immediate text […]
Congratulations On Your Engagement, Mary And Jack!
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scott Burford of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Burford, to John Robertson Spangler, the son of Mr. […]