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Author Archives: Josh Merchant

Josh Merchant is The Kansas City Beacon's local government reporter. After graduating from Seattle University, Josh attended Columbia Journalism School, earning a master’s degree in investigative journalism. Originally from Colorado, Josh has contributed reporting to The Seattle Spectator, The South Seattle Emerald and THE CITY in New York. They're a former Beacon intern.

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A view of the Kansas City skyline, taken from the World War I memorial.
Posted inLocal Government

Jackson County anticipates a 30% increase in property values this year

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant April 7, 2023May 31, 2023
Jackson County legislators sit in the county courthouse chambers. The legislators are smiling and applauding.
Posted inLocal Government

Jackson County’s three-month scramble to ban conversion therapy

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant April 4, 2023April 4, 2023
Voters fill out ballots at a poll site inside.
Posted inLocal Government

Who will represent the Northland in Kansas City Council’s 1st District at-large seat?

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant March 28, 2023April 6, 2023
Dozens of people are standing on a sidewalk in a covered pickup tunnel. In the street, cars and buses drive by.
Posted inEconomics

All about Kansas City’s new airport terminal

Mili MansarayAvatar photo by Mili Mansaray and Josh Merchant March 27, 2023May 23, 2023
A view of Kansas City Hall from ground level on 12th street.
Posted inLocal Government

An incumbent versus two challengers: A guide to KC’s 6th District at-large race

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant March 24, 2023April 6, 2023
Headshots of each of the five candidates in this City Council election.
Posted inLocal Government

An open 4th District at-large Kansas City Council seat draws a crowd of candidates

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant March 16, 2023April 6, 2023
Headshots of Eric Bunch, Crissy Dastrup and Henry Rizzo
Posted inLocal Government

City Council 4th District candidates talk housing, the police and a downtown ballpark

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant March 13, 2023April 6, 2023
A line of Kansas City police cars parked near the department's downtown headquarters.
Posted inLocal Government

Inside the legal standoff over Kansas City police funding

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
The USBank building located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Armour Boulevard, where this development is proposed to be built.
Posted inLocal Government

‘It’s insulting’: Critics accuse RideKC of bypassing the city development process

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant February 21, 2023February 22, 2023
Commissioner Mike Kane rubs his eyes while seated at a committee meeting.
Posted inLocal Government

KCK kicks off 2023 with a raucous hearing, a rule change and a public feud

Avatar photo by Josh Merchant February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

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