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Kansas City’s budget allocated millions to support zero-fare buses, but the pandemic disrupted funding plans. Now, the debate continues on whether to reinstate fares.

Opinion: RideKC’s Fare-Free Fiasco

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

  There is much to criticize about the RideKC public transportation system, but the price of a ride hasn’t been a grievance since March 2020 when Kansas City buses went zero fare.   However, it has recently come to a vote on whether or not RideKC will continue to operate...

Podcast: Hoppin Around Campus

Podcast: Hoppin’ Around Campus

February 17, 2024

  Cohosts RobyLane Kelley and Jarrod McDaniel sit with UMKC SGA President Ophelia Griffin to hop into another semester. Griffin discusses plans for the semester and where she stands in the university hierarchy. In light of the mass shooting at the Chiefs parade, the gang talks...

Policeman survey the scene after the incident.

“I knew right away that it wasn’t fireworks”

Iqbal Singh, Photo Editor
February 15, 2024

  Many people said they thought they heard fireworks, but I knew right away that wasn’t what was happening.     Bullets have a very distinct sound.    After hearing the gunfire, I immediately went to protect those around me — family or otherwise. While wearing...

Mayor Quinton Lucas reaffirms commitment to inclusive housing policies, emphasizing the importance of fair living standards for all residents.

Opinion: Kansas City Makes History with SOI Discrimination Ban

Natalie Adams, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024

  Mayor Quinton Lucas and members of Kansas City’s city council made strides for housing equality on Jan. 25 by passing a groundbreaking ordinance, shielding renters from discrimination based on their source of income.     The Kansas City Council voted 10-3 to put...

A heavy-hearted local reflects on the changing dynamics of their beloved Kansas City.

Opinion: Crown Center’s Unfortunate Turn

Aydan Stigler, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024

  After two groups exchanged gunfire around 5:30 p.m. on the food court level of Kansas City’s Crown Center on Jan. 17, six people were hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. It is still unknown by authorities as to what sparked the altercation.   This incident...

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