UMKC is set to transform a portion of its campus into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly area, marking a significant step in its long-term development plan.   Starting today, Sept. 23, the section of 51st Street between Cherry Street and Rockhill Road will be closed to vehicular...

The UMKC community is grieving the loss of Officer David T. McHenry, a respected member of the UMKC Police Department known for his dedicated service and commitment to mental health support.   While serving UMKC for four years, McHenry's law enforcement career spanned nearly...

  For the second week of the semester and the final week of August, a heatwave has blanketed across the KC area, leaving the people of UMKC dealing with intense heat.   An advisory was put in place for temperatures in the nineties which felt like triple-digits. Many are...

  The University of Missouri (UM) system implemented a policy in late October regarding the use of ChatGPT. This policy affects all four campuses in the UM system, including UMKC.   The policy restricts the use of ChatGPT for writing assigned papers and other graded assignments....

  The UMKC alert system, designed to notify students of campus dangers, issues or closures, has left some students confused after a recent incident left some students uninformed.   A small fire broke out in Flarsheim Hall on Jan. 24, prompting a swift evacuation. However,...

  Renaissance festivals are beloved annual events that allow patrons to step back in time to the 16th century European Renaissance.    Festival-goers are transported to an immersive historical recreation filled with characters, performances, food, and old-world crafts....

Edit: While the 51st Street has not closed yet, there will be a city planning meeting on Nov. 7 to discuss alternate driving routes.   UMKC announced plans to turn 51st Street into a pedestrian zone closed to vehicle traffic. The change aims to improve walkability and create...