Kansas City Council Debates Bathroom Changes After Airport Filming

0:00It's March 24. You're listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. At Kansas City Councilman is pushing to change some all-gender bathrooms at the city's international airport following an incident where a man allegedly filmed women inside one. The Councilman wants to convert 24 all-gender stalls and concourse A into women-only facilities, arguing it would better protect women and children. The suspect, a restaurant employee at the airport, faces charges for secretly recording dozens of women in those restaurants. Prosecutors believe there could be up to 65 victims, many still unidentified, and he's currently behind bars. Mayor Quinton Lucas disagrees with altering the bathrooms, calling the case a clear criminal matter that authorities are handling. He praised the airport police and prosecutors for pursuing justice. Art officials reveal plenty of options already exist, with 82 women's toilets, 71 for men, and 64 all-gender ones, overall.

1:01They're also planning to fix small gaps between stalls that might have aided the filming. Meanwhile, the Council will vote on the proposal this Thursday as leaders stress the need for proactive steps to prevent repeats while investigators. Urge anyone with tips to call airport police at 816-243-5175.