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Yellow and blue barricades blocking off 51st Street.

UMKC unveils major update to 51st Street pedestrian zone

Jack Venable, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024

 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...

Students walking in the quad in the hot weather.

The heat dome of August 2024

Madelyn Riffee and Jack Venable
September 7, 2024

  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...

After a small fire on Jan. 24, students question why they weren't informed.

UMKC Alert System Doesn’t Notify Students of Small Campus Fire

Jack Venable, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024

  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,...

Professor Darin Mercury poses while in costume.

The Annual KC Renaissance Festival Comes to a Close

Jack Venable, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023

  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....

With an increased focus on community, the Chancellor hopes this change will create a space for students to gather together

51 and Done

Jack Venable and Tim Williams
October 3, 2023

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...

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