All posts tagged "Kansas City"
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UMKC alumna publishes first book about the secrets of Kansas City
An alumna from UMKC’s Creative Writing MFA program, Anna Kniggendorf, has recently published a book about the more hidden parts of Kansas City. “Secret Kansas...
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The March on Kansas City commemorates the anniversary of MLK’s March on Washington
Hundreds took to the streets of Kansas City on Sept. 4. Dubbed The March on Kansas City, the rally took place in honor of Dr....
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Roos Do: Wheelbarrow
Roos Do is a short-form comedy series made by Adriana Colina and Jacob Lee.
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$50 Million in federal funds extends KC Streetcar to UMKC
The KC Streetcar is officially coming to UMKC. The Federal Transit Administration announced Wednesday it would give $50.8 million towards the KC Streetcar Main Street...
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Black Lives Matter protests lead to police reforms in Kansas City
At the end of May, protests erupted across the United States and the world in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor...
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Black-Owned Businesses Students Can Support
Students can help combat the systemic racism inflicted on the black community by supporting local black-owned businesses. The past year brought many new struggles for...
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UMKC student tests positive for coronavirus
A UMKC student has tested positive for COVID-19, Chancellor Agrawal announced. The student, who does not live on campus, is being treated in isolation. Agrawal...
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Stay-at-home order issued for Kansas City metro
In an increased effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Quinton Lucas has issued a “Stay at Home” order for residents of Kansas City...
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Kansas City reports first two coronavirus cases, state announces first death
The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 hit Kansas City today. A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s have tested positive for...
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Coronavirus quick facts
Note: Due to the rapidly evolving nature of this situation, some facts and figures may fall out of date in a matter of hours to...
