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.

Flatland In Focus curiousKC News & Issues Eats & Drinks Arts & Culture Flatland Video

Feature Series

Weekend Possibilities Tap List Nick's Picks Art House The Filter Podcast

We Are Flatland

About Support Reporters Contact Careers Subscribe

Public Health

News & Issues

Earth Day Update: Midwest Cities Still Have Air Quality Problems

American Lung Association Says Soot from Western Wildfires Poses Risk

by Holly Edgell, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Inside the Sludge: How Experts Run COVID Wastewater Testing

Messy But Necessary

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

Health

An Epidemic of Sleep Disorders: Here’s What KC Experts Suggest

Rates of sleep disorders have nearly doubled, studies show

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

In Kansas City, LGBTQ+ Support Systems Are Emerging Slowly

Past Advocates and New Leaders Work Toward Unifying the Community, While Acknowledging Challenges

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

‘Time Bomb’ Lead Pipes Set to be Removed. But First Water Utilities Have to Find Them

Hidden Health Threat

by Allison Kite

curiousKC

curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know

Your Questions Are Welcome

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Known to be Toxic for a Century, Lead Still Poisons Thousands of Midwestern Kids

Researchers say even a small amount of the toxin can harm kids’ development.

by Multiple Reporters

curiousKC

curiousKC | How Do We Navigate Politics and Health?

Leaders Have a Responsibility to Keep Communities Safe, But What Happens If They Disagree on Public Health Measures?

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

curiousKC

curiousKC | What Stories Do You Want to See About Health Care?

Share Your Questions and Inform Our Next Flatland Episode

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

What to Know About the New Surprise Medical Bills Law

The No Surprises Act Took Effect Jan. 1, 2022, and You May be Surprised What it Will, and Won't, do to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills

by Carol Levine

LOAD NEXT 10 STORIES LOADING No More Stories

Funding for Flatland
Provided By

William T. Kemper, Commerce Bank, Trustee

The Fred and Lou Hartwig Family

Jo Anna Dale

Robert & Marlese Gourley

Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder

DONATE