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Pro-choice rally at Mill Creek Park.

Reproductive Rights

This month: an examination of the consequences of overturning Roe V. Wade on people in our region.

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Pride and Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA

This month, a look at how far Kansas City has come in the fight for LGBTQIA rights and what is still needed to make our region a place for everyone.

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Gun Ownership

The Flatland team talks to gun owners and community leaders about how to keep our communities safe.

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Grain Belt Express

The midwest has the highest potential for wind energy generation in the US. The Grain Belt Express would transmit wind power from western Kansas through Missouri and Indiana, making renewable energy available for more consumers. However, arguments against the project come from landowners who do not want their land used by private companies, and from…

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Hospital Infrastructure

This month, we hear from healthcare professionals about the toll recurring Covid-19 surges are taking on our healthcare system.

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Lauren Billinger, a South Patrol officer with the Kansas City Police Department, responding to a call for service.

Police Staffing

Police staffing is not an exact science, and it is increasingly complex. But there are studies by the U.S. Department of Justice and policing organizations addressing what variables should be considered and what hasn’t proven to be the most efficient for taxpayer’s dollars.

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Utility Gap

Between increasingly intense heat waves and freezing cold spikes, a warming planet means unexpected weather events will be more common. As demand for utility services rises during these times, so do our monthly bills. We’ll look at why these costs affect some more than others and examines some resources available to help those struggling to…

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Food Insecurity in Kansas City

Dive into the topic of food insecurity in Kansas City and learn more about the organizations working to get healthy food to those in our region who need it.

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Race and Education

This month on Flatland, we explore the controversy over Critical Race Theory in Kansas City area education.

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Houseless In Kansas City

Flatland takes a look at how service providers, city officials and those experiencing homelessness are coming together to form both short and long-term solutions as winter approaches.

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