Multiple tornadoes tore through the Kansas City metro last week, damaging homes and businesses and raising students' worries as the frequency of outbreaks appears to be increasing.     On campus, preparedness for the unpredictable varies between students and...

  A non-disparagement agreement (NDA) between the current SGA executive board and the previous SGA president was broken on Saturday as Justice Horn ‘broke his silence’ via Instagram.   Horn resigned as SGA president on Oct. 17 of last year and cited his campaign for...

  Chancellor Mauli Agrawal discussed some of the larger achievements that have occurred over the past years in a press conference held on Thursday, April 9, as well as student concerns and future plans. Carnegie R1 status, enrollment activity “For the past three years, we...

UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal announced to Roo News today that the Kansas City men’s basketball team will be playing at the Municipal Auditorium for the entire 2026-27 season. Agrawal also confirmed that the women’s team will only play doubleheaders at the court, remaining...

Students are raising concerns over the training professors receive for Canvas due to the issues they have experienced.

Kansas City's basketball program is continuing to enter its new era while welcoming back a familiar face. Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin announced Wednesday, March 11, that 18-year head coaching veteran Candi Whitaker will return as the Roos’ next...

  Students are calling on the University of Missouri-Kansas City to address the death of former graduate student Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 7.     UMKC spokesperson...

Warning: This story contains graphic details that may be unsettling for some readers.    A former Kansas City resident was shot in the head and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent yesterday, Jan. 7, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in what federal officials...

A Kansas City Streetcar was hit by a box truck Saturday, Nov. 22 near UMKC's campus, according to the KC Streetcar Authority. The Kansas City Police Department said that they were called by a Ride KC supervisor at about 11:20 a.m. regarding an injury crash involving an SUV,...

  Mayor Quinton Lucas, along with the Streetcar Authority, announced the unveiling of the  Berkeley Riverfront streetcar extension and CPKC Pavilion on Nov. 22, providing transportation from UMKC to CPKC Stadium.      The $5 million project features a pavilion...

  UMKC alumnus Weston Womack was arrested by the FBI of Kansas City on Thursday, Oct. 23, after four bank robberies in the KC Metro.      Womack allegedly robbed two banks on Oct. 22, the US Bank near W. Gregory and Wornall Rd, as well as the UMB Bank at 49th...

  Canvas has been completely down for hours and students are frustrated with how long it is taking to fix this issue.   Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a massive outage this morning that caused worldwide disruptions, affecting students at a crucial point in the semester,...

Thousands of cities are participating in 'No Kings' protests around the nation today, Oct. 18. 'No Kings' protests first took place in June, and millions are rallying again in protest of the Trump administration. The No Kings website includes a statement saying, "The president...

Student Body President Justice Horn has stepped down from his position.    Horn, who served as 87th and 94th president of SGA, claims to have resigned to focus on his campaign for Jackson County office.    “This was not an easy decision, but I believe it is the...

  UMKC parking is no longer free on the weekends starting Monday, Oct 20.    This new policy is active due to the KC Streetcar’s Main Street Extension bringing more traffic to campus.    Student permits will not be affected by this change; however, visitors...

  Two former SGA presidents claim that the current President, Justice Horn, is exaggerating the accomplishments of his first three weeks in office.   Horn highlighted those accomplishments in a Sept. 20 Instagram post that the former presidents are now disputing. Former...

  Thousands of community members gathered at the Country Club Plaza today for “No Kings Day” protests.    “No Kings” is an organization that planned protests all around the country as an act of defiance, in lieu of the Flag Day parade for President Donald Trump’s...

  UMKC police alerted students that a woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Education Building early Friday morning.      Police stated that the incident occurred around 4:40 a.m. and the suspect was an armed male wearing all black with a face mask and wielded a...

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 UMKC’s historic Epperson House is getting an eye-catching makeover into a 14-room boutique hotel.    The rumored “haunted” building has been empty for a decade and was formerly a space for dorms and classrooms.    The university has been actively searching...

  While the Kansas City metro is under a blizzard warning until Monday morning, students are finding creative solutions to ride out the storm.    As of 10:30 a.m. today, the National Weather Service has measured around 5 inches of snow just in Kansas City, while surrounding...

Junior guard Alayna Contreras gets ready to take a shot.

Tamia Ugass shoots a free throw.

Junior guard Alayna Contreras gets ready to take a shot (Oct. 27, 2024)

  Chancellor Mauli Agrawal announced the closure of the central office of Diversity and Inclusion on Friday Oct. 25, as UMKC plans to move to a decentralized campus inclusion structure beginning Nov. 1.   “UMKC has had a largely successful decentralized model for years,”...

An assortment of pumpkins.

    Kansas City native and “Saw” horror movie director’s newest project is an immersive haunt “Exiled: Crooked Rose Woods,” located in Bonner Springs, Kansas.   Darren Lynn Bousman directed four of the Saw movies: Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV and Spiral. He...

Directors of Internal Affairs Alex Unseth at a former Sept. 9 SGA meeting.

  The second annual 18th and Vine Arts Festival  celebrated Black artists located from across the KC metro.   From Sept. 28-29, artists and attendees gathered in the historic 18th and Vine neighborhood and were surrounded by live music, tents full of art, food trucks...

Former mayor Kay Barnes at the event being introduced.

Clothesline hanging in the quad full of t-shirts of victims stories.

  Yuxi Wu, a Conservatory pianist student, was killed on Thursday while riding her scooter across Troost Avenue and 51st Street.    The master's student was struck by a speeding red Ford Focus heading north around noon while crossing a crosswalk. Wu was pronounced dead...

  Dr. Dua Sumeet joined UMKC’s staff as the new vice chancellor for research on Sept. 9.    This new hire is one of many steps that have been taken toward becoming an R1 university since Chancellor Maulli Agrawal’s State of the University address in April, which highlighted...

Students walking on 51st Street.

  Various local news stations attended the MSOC/BlaqueKC pop-up for National Voter Registration Day at the University Walkway.   Nathan Brennan, anchor and reporter at KCTV5, went live on the walkway around noon with videographer Dwaine Crispell shooting the live shot.     “I...

Members of SGA at meeting on Sept. 9.

 Join students as they “Take Back the Night,” one of the nation’s oldest worldwide movements against sexual violence this evening, Wednesday April 17.    The event will be held at the University Playhouse from 6:30-9:30 p.m., where participants can make signs, listen...

The social media app is facing concerning legislation.

  “COWBOY CARTER” is a beautifully written, well-thought-out work of art containing a message directly from the core of Beyonce’s southern heart.    As the second act to her summer smash “RENAISSANCE,” this album had some big boots to fill– and it did not...

  Chancellor Mauli C. Agrawal delivered the State of the University address on Wednesday with an outpouring of pride for UMKC and all that has been accomplished in the past year.    Agrawal outlined future plans that would benefit the campus and boost student success. He...

  Goofball Sk8boards, a queer-owned LGBTQ+ safe space, aims to be more accessible in the future of skateboarders in Kansas City.    “Our goal this year is to make our park free for everyone,” said Co-owner and Business Director Joan Rose. “We recognize that if you...

  The Student Government Association (SGA) had a quick meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 to propose two new bills.    The first bill, titled “Announcements Resolution,” was proposed by Senator Shewit Abai.    “This is just another way to connect the school with the...

  UMKC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club collaborated with the Environmental Student Council (ESC) on Feb. 13 to celebrate their mutual love for plants in the community.   The groups united to provide mini succulents, cacti and terracotta pots for students...

Update:   As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the number of those injured at the Union Station shooting after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade increased to 30 people.   Lisa Lopez-Galvan, is confirmed dead and the remining victims' ages range from 8 years old to 47 years...

  Coming out of their last season with a 9-43 record, Roos softball can only go up as they venture into the spring 2024 season.    “It was just a lot of growing pains. Anytime you’re walking into a new program you gotta expect a rebuild and being able to plant your...

  The Women’s Center hosted a showing of the movie “Barbie” Friday night, Jan. 26, in the Student Union Theater for an evening filled with photo-ops, free popcorn, mocktails, pins and prizes.   Students crowded the theater and munched on the flavored popcorn...

  Kansas City women’s basketball started strong in the first half against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on Thursday. However, the team lost that energy in the second half with the game ending at 49-72.   The first quarter looked promising as junior forward...

  You don’t want to miss “MACBITCHES” at the Unicorn Theatre in downtown KC.    This dark comedy stars Hannah Elizabeth Freeman who plays the protagonist, Hailey, a freshman who scored the lead role in their university’s production of “Macbeth.” Naturally,...

  Fostering dogs for “Dog Days Out” at the Kansas City Pet Project is a way you can help out shelter pups who need a break.    If you miss your pet at home or don’t want to pay ridiculous pet rent fees, this program is a great alternative.   Sadie Ford, a canine...

 The “Lights Out Frights Out” drag show hosted by the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Club on Oct. 11 had a scary good turnout.   Two local and popular drag queens, Cynthia Doll and Lana Luxx, presented the annual Halloween show.   The artists did an excellent...

  The Trans+ club’s new president, Kale Michael, aims to foster a more welcoming environment for the transgender community to increase student involvement on UMKC’s campus.    Trans+ is a social club as well as an advocacy group. A welcoming environment is very important...