Report for America
curiousKC | Addressing the Homework Gap
Remote schooling shows digital divide in Kansas and Missouri schools.
Life in the (Internet) Slow Lane
Broadband access is hard to come by in large parts of Kansas due to lack of infrastructure.
Workers in an Overwhelmed Education System Talk Mental Health
Nearly 58% of educators say they have poor mental health. That was pre-pandemic. What about now?
Rural Resilience: Mental Health Care Providers Face Challenging Times Along With Their Patients
Rural mental health workers face increased client loads, workforce shortages, bad broadband connections and a revolutionized system as COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
How Midwestern Women Pioneered Feed Sack Fashion
The Johnson County Museum is hosting a traveling Thrift Style exhibit featuring dresses made from feed sacks until May 1.
‘Steward of the Land’: Missouri Farmer Foresees Successful 2021
A Missouri farmer keeps a wary eye on the unruly Missouri River as grain prices soar and federal subsidies flow.
Free Gigabit Project Bridges Digital Divide in Lawrence Public Housing
The Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority provides free gigabit internet to residents to bridge the digital divide during the pandemic.
Telehealth is Here to Stay, Patients Say
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic forced telehealth to become broadly available, patients and health care providers think it is here to stay.
Kansas, Missouri Ranked Among 10 Worst States for Distracted Driving
Kansas and Missouri just made the top 10 on a less-than-desirable list: the worst states for distracted driving.
Struggling Kansas Hospitals Ponder Potential Solution: Fewer Beds
Pending legislation in Kansas could provide relief for struggling rural hospitals by providing them more flexibility in the services they provide.