Interview with Pattie Mansur vice chair of the KCPS Board
Mansur currently serves as vice chair of the KCPS Board of Education. She is the communications and health policy director for REACH, a Merriam-based health care nonprofit. Her three kids…
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Pay gap between college grads and everyone else at a record
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER Americans with no more than a high school diploma have fallen so far behind college graduates in their economic lives that the earnings gap between college…
Interview with Kansas City, KS Native Author John W. Hudson
Kansas City, KS native author John W. Hudson II talks with What’s Up Kansas City about his new children’s book series Fred Dexter and Friends, his inspiration for the series…
White nationalists raise millions with tax-exempt charities
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN The federal government has allowed four groups at the forefront of the white nationalist movement to register as charities and raise more than $7.8 million in tax-deductible…
7 sent to hospital after report of Ohio State active shooter
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and JULIE CARR SMYTH Seven people were sent to the hospital Monday morning after an active shooter was reported on campus, the Columbus Fire Department said shortly…
For some in middle class, Trump plan would mean tax increase
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals would modestly cut income taxes for most middle-class Americans. But for nearly 8 million families — including a majority of single-parent households…
Ohio prosecutor to try police officer again for murder
By DAN SEWELL An Ohio prosecutor said Tuesday he will again seek a murder conviction against a white former University of Cincinnati police officer, and wants to move the trial…
Trump, Pence address potential of Romney, Mattis in Cabinet
By CATHERINE LUCEY and LAURIE KELLMAN Mitt Romney is a key contender to become the nation’s next secretary of state and Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis was an “impressive” prospect…