Free child care available for KCPS families and staff members

Kansas City Public Schools is partnering with the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City to provide high quality school-age childcare free-of-charge for KCPS families and staff members.

$300 in extra unemployment benefits on the way for some out-of-work Missourians

The checks could arrive even by the end of the week, retroactive to Aug. 1. Missouri is one of 30 states that gained federal approval to begin dispersing an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits to some out-of-work Americans,

Destination unknown: Schools go boldly (with mixed plans) into new year with Covid

Here’s hoping that every school district will be able to say in the end that they planned right for Covid. Because, with no clear path through the pandemic, schools open the year vulnerable to second-guessing, whether all online or inside buildings with their teachers.

Watch: Hickman Mills, LINC, distribute laptops, tablets, backpacks, supplies

LINC's Caring Communities team helped Hickman Mills families get ready for the new school year, with drive-thru distributions of computers and supplies Aug. 21 and 24.

BAM! Student superheroes can clobber Covid-19 in the classroom

COVID-19 may be invincible, but it’s no match for Missouri’s Student Superheroes. A poster campaign reminds students they can use their own powers to defend against the virus in school and the community.

New parents: You may qualify for nutritional, health care aid from WIC

With financial stress falling more heavily on Missouri households, many new parents and young children may qualify for assistance from WIC.

'Curbside Notary' service to help KC-area voters complete mail-in ballots

The Curbside Notary service is a small balm for a conflicted election season, with politicized national battles over the U.S. Mail service, trouble with funding, and warnings that mail can be delayed.

Rental housing complaints skyrocket during pandemic, hitting KC's 3rd District hardest

A dramatic rise in rental property complaints shows that many Kansas City families believe the pandemic is confining them in dangerous living conditions. Calls have more than doubled with most problems arising in the 3rd City Council District.

With utility shutoffs looming, many Missourians are in danger of being left in the dark

In Missouri, a crisis is coming. Moratoriums on disconnecting utility services have expired. Evictions are looming. Missourians are in danger of having their utilities cut off unless the Public Service Commission acts on their behalf.

Electric bills past due? Utility assistance available for many families

LIHEAP — the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — can help many families that have watched past-due utility bills mount over the past several months.

Give now, apply now: Digital equity fund wants equal opportunity for all KC students

“It is our belief that every student in Kansas City deserves equal opportunity to learn and for this reason, SchoolSmartKC and partners have created the KC Schools Technology and Connectivity Access Fund.”

'See something, say something': Child abuse concerns high during pandemic

School staff have long been critical sentinels in protecting children from child abuse. A new video highlights that role and alerts anyone who suspects child abuse to call the state hotline.

Watch: Five things you can do to protect your rights as a tenant

Tip No. 4: Don’t ignore eviction lawsuits. Important advice from the Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom as renter protections lapse and landlords and renters are stressed in a pandemic-scarred economy.

Report: Missouri among states leading spike in child Covid-19 cases

Missouri was one of three states that saw its number of confirmed cases of children with Covid-19 jump by more than 80% in late July, according to a national study, as the nation reported nearly 100,000 new cases among children over that span.

Silent auction to aid families that rely on child support during pandemic.

The proceeds of the auction will go to the Missouri Family and Community Trust (FACT) which is supporting families that have been hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic as part of Child Support Awareness Month.

KC's 'golden moment' for digital equity: You can help 'get it done.'

Kansas City has extended a public opportunity to help build a city plan to get all Kansas Citians effectively online. They want to herd a widespread stampede to fund and support digital connectivity and give it a strategy for resources, purpose and goals.

Free child care available for KCPS families and staff members

$300 in extra unemployment benefits on the way for some out-of-work Missourians

Destination unknown: Schools go boldly (with mixed plans) into new year with Covid

Watch: Hickman Mills, LINC, distribute laptops, tablets, backpacks, supplies

BAM! Student superheroes can clobber Covid-19 in the classroom

New parents: You may qualify for nutritional, health care aid from WIC

'Curbside Notary' service to help KC-area voters complete mail-in ballots

Rental housing complaints skyrocket during pandemic, hitting KC's 3rd District hardest

With utility shutoffs looming, many Missourians are in danger of being left in the dark

Electric bills past due? Utility assistance available for many families

Give now, apply now: Digital equity fund wants equal opportunity for all KC students

'See something, say something': Child abuse concerns high during pandemic

Watch: Five things you can do to protect your rights as a tenant

Report: Missouri among states leading spike in child Covid-19 cases

KC's 'golden moment' for digital equity: You can help 'get it done.'

KC's Census count campaign now in race against time

Tax-free weekend for school supplies is back; starting Aug. 7

Hickman Mills overwhelmingly passes $30 million bond issue; now the work begins

Utility shutoffs loom over schools' plans to teach children online at home