News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Nick’s Picks | Primary Elections, Kamala’s Pick and Chiefs
Get ready for primary elections that are being held in Missouri and Kansas this week. There are plenty of summer entertainment options as well.
Kansas v. Missouri Stadium Battle Shows How States are Reigniting Border Wars
A bidding war for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals may undermine a 2019 compact struck by Kansas and Missouri to end an economic border war.
Tax Holiday, Supply Drives Help Families Burdened by Back-to-School Costs
As families deal with daunting back-to-school bills, governments, school foundations and community groups are helping folks get students ready for school.
Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024
In Republican-dominated Kansas, Johnson County is increasingly seen as a toss-up by both Republicans and Democrats this election year.
Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.
A coalition is making a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election.
‘Love, Kansas’ Campaign Entices Would-be Workforce
A new “Love, Kansas” talent recruitment campaign seeks to attract workers to address a looming workforce shortage in the state.
Farm to Trouble: Drainage Tile Drives Nutrient Pollution
Agricultural drainage tile, used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrient runoff in Mississippi River basin waterways.
Nick’s Picks | Robert Courtney, Primary Elections and Heat
Scorching heat, primary election season and the release of Robert Courtney from prison top this week’s news in Kansas City.
Amelia Earhart Event Sparks Hope for Finding Lost Plane
Experts recently gathered in Atchison to share theories and research as part of efforts to find the lost plane piloted by groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart.
Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases
Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.