Missouri Government And Politics Reporter
Savannah Hawley-Bates is a Missouri Government and Politics Reporter at KCUR. She focuses on holding local leaders accountable, particularly in areas such as development, transit, and the economy, while exploring how these decisions impact the community and contribute to inequities. Savannah's work has been featured in KBIA 91.3 FM, NPR, St. Louis Public Radio, Kcur-Fm, Missouri Business Alert, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), and KMUW 89.1.
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Savannah's coverage is heavily focused on local news and community issues, with particular attention to crime, family & relationships, entertainment news, government & politics. She also provides expert commentary based on the topics she covers.
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By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will cut more than one-fourth of its weekday Kansas City routes and change hours on many others later this summer. Officials say they need more regional funding to bring routes back.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
After years of construction, the Kansas City Streetcar Authority’s Riverfront extension is now open. The 0.7-mile extension takes the streetcar from its previous northern terminus of the River Market to the Berkley Riverfront.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
FIFA host cities are gearing up to transport thousands of fans to stadiums for the soccer matches. Kansas city is going all out on adding new buses and routes.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will begin charging fares again next month. When it does, United Way will connect with area nonprofits to provide free and reduced fares.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
A streetcar passes by the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. As the smallest U.S. host city for the World Cup, Kansas City faces questions about how it will shuttle 650,000 expected visitors around town.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
A streetcar passes by the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. As the smallest U.S. host city for the World Cup, Kansas City faces questions about how it will shuttle 650,000 expected visitors around town.
Updated May 22, 2026 at 7:37 AM AKDT KANSAS CITY - When the World Cup comes to Kansas City, Missouri, this summer for six matches , the
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
Riders across the Kansas City metro, on both sides of the state line, will have to pay to ride the bus for the first time since 2020. But some residents will qualify for free or reduced fare.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
La Autoridad de Transporte del Área de Kansas City volverá a cobrar tarifas a partir del próximo mes. Cuando eso ocurra, United Way colaborará con organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la zona para ofrecer tarifas gratuitas y reducidas.
By: Savannah Hawley-Bates
World Cup visitors and locals can still sign up to attend a festival day for performances and a giant watch party to see the tournament matches.
