After walking the streets of downtown Columbia following a deadly shooting, University of Missouri Chancellor Mun Choi told Missourinet that staying silent about crime in Columbia wasn’t an option—despite warnings from others to keep quiet. “Because it’s...
More than 200 mayors from across the U.S. are in Kansas City for the 92nd Annual United States Conference of Mayors Meeting that runs through Sunday. Several main subjects are on the agenda, including mental health, gun violence, homelessness, and the opioid crisis....
Lawmakers are sending to Gov. Mike Parson a bill that would prevent Missouri cities and counties from enforcing eviction delays unless authorized by state law. A main provision would crack down on people illegally occupying homes and other residential properties. The...
In the battle to end homelessness, Kansas City is working to help those in need get shelter when Old Man Winter rears his ugly head. Josh Henges is the Homeless Prevention Coordinator for Kansas City. He told Missourinet that this isn’t a new plan, but it takes time...
