Join our family of curious Kansas Citians

Discover unheard stories about Kansas City, every Thursday.

Thank you for subscribing!

Check your inbox, you should see something from us.

Crime & Safety Economic Opportunity Education Food Chain Healthcare History Housing Sustainability

Feature Series

Flatland Video Nick's Picks Harvesting Change Passing the Baton Age-Old Questions

We Are Flatland

About Contact Newsletters Reporters Support

Home | Reporters | Orgs - Gina Kaufmann, KCUR 89.3

GinaKaufmann,KCUR89.3

Gina Kaufmann is a columnist and podcaster with KCUR 89.3, a member of the KC Media Collective.

https://www.kcur.org/

Stories by Gina Kaufmann, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

If More Kansas Citians Rode the Bus by Choice, it Could Shift the Whole City’s Mindset

Despite long wait times between buses, confusing route changes and other inconveniences, these Kansas Citians use public transit not because they have to, but because they want to. Here's why that matters.

by Gina Kaufmann, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Not Everyone in Kansas City Drives a Car. This Man has Been Riding the Bus for 45 Years

Despite being designed for cars, Kansas City is home to people who rely on the bus every day. We spent a day riding along with Richard Heimer to learn what's working and what's not in our public transit system.

by Gina Kaufmann, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Rent is Going Up So Fast, It’s Not Just Pricing Out Residents — It’s Hurting Kansas City

A Midtown "townie" priced off of her bus line. A retiree on fixed income forced out of her home of 17 years. Kansas City renters are facing substantial rent hikes, with serious repercussions.

by Gina Kaufmann, KCUR 89.3

Funding for Flatland
Provided By

William T. Kemper, Commerce Bank, Trustee

Jo Anna Dale

Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder