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Life and Death Issue: Presidential Candidates on Health Care
Flatland examines the presidential candidates’ positions on health care, which 68% of registered voters say will be a very important issue in deciding how they vote.
Democrats Want To Face Kobach In Senate Race, But A GOP Group Is Spending Millions To Stop Him
Super PACS are spending millions of dollars on ads for and against Republican U.S. Senate candidates Kris Kobach and Roger Marshall ahead of August primary in Kansas.
Age of Coronavirus: Pandemic Prompts Surge of E-House Calls
The COVID-19 pandemic may, by necessity, accelerate the adoption of telemedicine.
Nick’s Picks: A Peek at the Week in News
‘Kansas City Week in Review’ host Nick Haines outlines the news agenda in the Kansas City area.
Nick’s Picks: Your Outlook for the Coming Week
Nick Haines, host of KCPT’s ‘Kansas City Week In Review,’ provides a news roadmap for the coming week.
Video Chats With Doctors Can Save Lives in Rural Areas
Telemedicine offers hope for improved medical care in rural areas, but adoption has been slow.
President Trump, The New KCI & Ticker Tape
KCPT’s Nick Haines, executive director of public affairs and Week in Review host, picks out the big stories of the week ahead and the interesting stories you may have missed. President Trump Back in Missouri President Donald Trump is back in Missouri this week. He is hosting a rally in Springfield on Friday night for…
New Attention To Struggles Of Kansas Hospitals Fuels Medicaid Expansion Effort
Renewed attention to the financial struggles of several Kansas hospitals is giving supporters of Medicaid expansion a potentially powerful argument as they work to build a veto-proof majority for a new bill. “The conversation became much more real with the renewed talk about hospital closures,” said David Jordan, director of the Alliance for a Healthy…
The Weekend Starts Today
This week is the Jewish holiday of Passover. Sunday, of course, is Easter. Both holidays are celebrations of rebirth, among other things. Whether you eat unleavened bread, hunt for painted eggs or just enjoy the feeling of spring, Flatland has a ton of life-affirming stuff to do around town. Like baseball. Royals home games have…
Missouri Lawmakers Debate Whether Pregnancy Resource Centers Must Provide Science-Backed Information
You don’t have to drive far in Missouri to see billboards offering help to pregnant women. They’re part of the state’s Alternatives to Abortion program, which has seen a big increase in public funding in recent years. This year’s legislative debate on the program focuses on a new question: What kind of information should these…