Kansas City Secures $6M for Violence Prevention

0:00It's March 27, from your city to your ears. This is Kansas News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Kansas City leaders just passed their budget, securing $6 million for the Violence Prevention Fund. This cash keeps crucial programs running after groups worried about deep cuts amid rising needs. Earlier this year, the council had redirected that money to police salaries, but they released it this week for the next fiscal year. It includes $300,000 for reentry support at places like Journey to a New Life, helping folks fresh out of prison get back on. Trek. Local organizers feel a wave of relief, knowing these services turn lives around for people like longtime volunteers who rebuilt after their own, releases nearly 20 years ago. They stress how faith and resources keep others from going back. It backs the impact, with homicides dropping from 182 to 1038 last year, saving the city 2014. Million dollars in direct costs alone.

1:00While funding now stretches through fiscal year 2029, groups stay on guard for future budget battles, pushing for even stronger support to cut violence for good.