For UMKC senior Sydney Snelson, walking in Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) is more than just modeling, it’s a chance to represent local designers and redefine the industry.      For the spring/summer 2026 collection, and her third KCFW cycle, Snelson worked...

  UMKC’s mock trial team is headed to the open round championship series (ORCS) tournament next Thursday for the first time in over 10 years. This is the next step on their way to nationals.     The team has been gaining more attention and funding from the university...

  UMKC students are riding out Winter Storm Fern with concerns about classes on Monday, Jan. 26, with some students saying they will stay home regardless, even if classes are not cancelled.    Local meteorologists in Kansas City are predicting anywhere from 4-8 inches...