A ‘Green Glacier’ is Burying Prairies, Threatening Ranchers and Wildlife
A “Green Glacier” is grinding across the Great Plains, burying some of the most threatened habitat on the planet beneath dense junipers and shrubland.
Nick’s Picks | Earth Day, NFL Draft and Cicadas
Earth Day, the NFL Draft, cicadas and lots of politics will define the news week ahead in Kansas City.
Linda Hezel Harvests the Many Fruits of Her Labor
Linda Hezel, steward of Prairie Birthday Farm, has spent decades growing nutrient dense food while promoting biodiversity and regenerative farming practices.
Healing Hate: Building Resilience Through Community
In collaboration with the Kansas City PBS special ‘Healing Hate‘, Flatland in Focus speaks with survivors of the 2014 shooting at the Overland Park Jewish Community Center to see how one act of hate has impacted their lives. Our roundtable discussion will focus on how individuals can heal from exposure to violent acts of hate…
Weekend Possibilities | Earth Day, Taylor Swift, Berkley Riverfront Fest
If celebrating Up-Down’s anniversary in the Crossroads with cheap brew isn’t the move for you this weekend, maybe a Taylor Swift listening party will do.
Healing Hate: How to Build a More Resilient Kansas City
A decade after an antisemitic hate crime at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, communities are embracing the science behind helping children recover.
Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project
Douglas County commissioners have approved a conditional use permit for a 600-acre solar project on prime farmland north of Lawrence.
Kansas City-area Politicians Pick Between War on Drugs or Treatment When Spending Opioid Settlement Cash
Local cities and counties are spending windfalls from legal settlements with opioid companies. While some prioritize law enforcement, others focus on treatment.
Raymore Approves Deal Designed to Kill Kansas City Landfill
A controversial landfill proposed for south Kansas City is likely dead after Raymore approved a deal with developers designed to kill the project.
Kansas City Area Seeks Unprecedented Sustainability Grants
The Kansas City area is pursuing nearly $200 million in federal grants to support sustainability efforts across the metro area.
Newspapers in Rural Areas are Folding, Leaving Vast News Deserts
The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many in rural areas. Now some journalists are trying to provide local news with new business models.
Nick’s Picks | Tax Day, Stadium Plans and Ransomware Attack
Tax Day, stadium tax fallout for the Royals and the Chiefs and an ongoing ransomware attack in Jackson County top the week’s news in Kansas City.
Solar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence
Opponents of a proposed 600-acre solar farm say they aren’t against solar power. But they oppose taking prime farmland out of agricultural production.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Film Fest, Mini Golf Masters, Holi Fest
Filmmakers from around the world will have their work on the big screen this weekend during the KC Film Fest International. If a weekend in the sunshine sounds more your speed, there’s a Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival in Lawrence, a Holi celebration in Overland Park and North Kansas City’s Pint Path pub crawl for…
After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?
Despite a blowout loss at the polls, political veterans say the Royals and Chiefs can come back with detailed, transparent stadium plans.