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August 31, 2026 | Posted in Environment
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The SkyCast forecasts poor air quality.

August 31, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Eastern Jackson County Co-Responder Program helps individuals in police custody access mental health support, resources and opportunities for recovery. 

August 31, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A packed room of attendees listening to a presentation

ReLoop KC, a material recovery plan developed by the MARC Solid Waste Management District, aims to establish a robust circular economy in the Kansas City region.

August 20, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Panelists in a row, smiling, in front of balloons.

The Greater Kansas City Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) brought together local innovators in the field of prefab housing and modular housing to explore how these methods can and are being used to increase production of quality, affordable housing across the region.

August 17, 2026 | Posted in News
Christal Watson, mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, speaking during the 2026 MARC Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards

On Friday, Aug. 14, MARC held its annual Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

August 12, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Recycling bin with five different paper and plastic to-go cups with green checks on the cups themselves, and red x's on the lids and straws. Text says "Dump out liquids." "Discard lids & straws."

Paper and plastic to-go cups are now recyclable across the Kansas City region, and a new educational campaign from the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management District aims to help residents recycle them correctly.

August 4, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Vivion Rd in Riverside, Missouri with cars and a cyclist

MARC has released an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program which adds federal funding set aside for the Riverway Boulevard Improvements in Riverside, Missouri.

July 24, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
A boy carries a moving box toward a house with his mother close behind, also holding a moving box

New MARC research finds the Kansas City’s region housing shortage has grown to roughly 29,000 homes.

July 22, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
MARC staff member assisting person with device

Complete a short survey by Aug. 24 about how residents prefer to share feedback about MARC’s transportation plans and projects.

July 21, 2026 | Posted in Local Government
Liberty Memorial and FIFA Fan Fest during sunset

When Kansas City was selected as one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the opportunity extended far beyond the six matches that would take place at the stadium.