Al Jazeera Media Network condemns the targeted assassination of its correspondents Anas Al Sharif and Mohammeel Qraiqea, along with photographers Ibrahim Al Thaher, and Mohamed Nofal, by Israeli forces. #JournalismIsNotACrime

Primary election day is tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 5. Learn more about candidates for a number of Wyandotte County positions, including mayor of the Unified Government. (@thebeacon.bsky.social) https://loom.ly/ebkNmnU

The Beacon reached out to all six candidates for mayor in #Wyandotte County to help you understand what’s at stake on Aug. 5. All but one responded.

1. Florida banned cities from lighting up bridges rainbow colors for Pride. So the people of Jacksonville did it themselves using flashlights and gels. They opened the drawbridge to block them. So they marched to a different bridge. The latest from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism.

NEW KCPD STORY: At the budget hearings in Feb, Mayor Lucas asked KCPD if $3.5 million would be enough to pay for upcoming lawsuits. They told him it was a “reasonable amount.” Two months later, KCPD announced it would pay $18.1 million for two settlements. That is 5x the amount they budgeted for.

You might notice weather forecasts becoming less accurate. There's a reason for that.

Dyslexia affects 20% of people and represents nearly 90% of all those with learning disabilities. So, let's talk about what that means for you: join The Beacon & RevEd on 5/20 for an important conversation around how Dyslexia affects students and families.

NEW STORY: This has flown under the radar, but Jackson County is still operating without an approved budget more than three months into the year. County leaders say it’s an unprecedented situation that’s seriously hurting the county’s ability to provide services.

Tonight's the night! Join us over Zoom at 5p for a listening session to hear from experts on Missouri's primary care provider shortage, ask your questions and hear about solutions as the physician workforce ages. www.eventbrite.com/e/a-seat-at-...

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Jackson County residents were riled up because of a court ruling last week in which a judge sided with the Missouri State Tax Commission, ordering the county to roll back recent property assessment increases that were greater than 15% — roughly three out of four properties. buff.ly/FiLbqqd

An open letter to the City of Kansas City, Missouri: Shared knowledge is critical to a well-functioning society and participation in democratic processes. That's why we call on Kansas City Council to set expectations for the next city manager to work more collaboratively with journalists.

City Manager Brian Platt has officially been fired. It turns out that city managers in KC are just about as likely to be fired as they are to resign on their own terms. I take a look at some of that history in my latest for @thebeacon.bsky.social! thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025...

When Missourians line up to take the written test before getting their learner’s permit, only 39% will get a passing score. Compare that to Kansas, where 76% pass the test.

My latest for @thebeacon.bsky.social about the home demolitions in the Valentine neighborhood. In 1909, there were 80 homes and businesses on a four-block area of this neighborhood. All but eight of them have been demolished as of last month. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024...