The audacious goal: Get all of KC digitally connected, 'whatever it takes'

Remember the heady days of Google Fiber’s big Kansas City launch some eight years ago? A resolution now before the City Council wants Kansas City to dream big again. The pandemic has exposed the city’s digital gaps and the need to get everyone connected.

More families getting connected online; local and statewide resources grow

While Connecting for Good was distributing computers and hot spots to Kansas City families Friday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced $3.05 million in awards to support projects throughout the state to provide broadband during the pandemic.

Disconnected at home: KC’s pandemic-fueled race to get Internet access for all

The pandemic’s social isolation lights new fire to a long-running struggle to get everyone in Kansas City connected to the Internet. A look at who’s doing what, and how you can get help, or give help.

Digital divide now in the spotlight; sign ups available to get, give help

The digital divide that separates many families from economic and educational opportunity is a mounting concern under social isolation.

Check it out: You may be able to file your 2019 tax return for free

Most taxpayers who earned $60,000 or less last year qualify for the service, as well as many people with disabilities or limited English language skills. And numerous sites throughout the metro area have volunteers ready to help.