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Author Archives: Emily Wolf

Emily Wolf was a local government accountability reporter with a focus on telling meaningful stories through data at The Kansas City Beacon. She was a Report for America corps member.

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(Photo Illustration) These vacant lots were purchased from Kansas City's Land Bank by Joshua Bowlin in 2017. Since then, the lots have accumulated trash and overgrown weeds. (Chase Castor/The Beacon)
Posted inEconomics

Vacant lots, absentee owners, little accountability. What’s going on with the Kansas City Land Bank?

by Emily Wolf and Celisa Calacal October 20, 2021November 13, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

‘Trash doesn’t care what district you’re in’: Searching for a regional solution to illegal dumping

by Emily Wolf October 19, 2021October 27, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

A DOJ partnership is hoping to change how Kansas City handles violence prevention. It will be an uphill battle.

by Emily Wolf October 8, 2021November 5, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

KCPD pulled resources from Sly James’ anti-violence plan. Four years later, KC NoVA won’t quit

by Emily Wolf October 4, 2021November 5, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

Shutdown averted — for now. But KC federal workers are still vulnerable to political whims

by Emily Wolf October 1, 2021October 1, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

Who is Taking KC Back? Behind the PAC hoping to oust multiple council members

by Emily Wolf September 22, 2021September 23, 2021
The burned and abandoned property at 2415 Kensington Ave. in Kansas City, MO has graffiti covering the property. Much of the roof is missing or scorched, and fire damage can be seen throughout the home.
Posted inEconomics

‘I’m praying they tear this down’: Dangerous properties owned by KCMO’s Land Bank draw frustration

by Celisa Calacal and Emily Wolf September 21, 2021September 21, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

A Chick-fil-A at the new airport? LGBTQ advocates say that won’t fly

by Emily Wolf September 20, 2021October 12, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

Wildflowers or weeds? Under Kansas City code, it’s a matter of management

by Emily Wolf September 13, 2021September 13, 2021
Posted inLocal Government

Yes, a recall election could happen in Kansas City. Here’s how it works.

by Emily Wolf September 8, 2021September 17, 2021

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