News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Nick’s Picks | KC Current, State Fair and Taylor Swift
Stay busy this week in Kansas City with local celebrations and sporting events. There are also several local issues to keep your eye on.
The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place
A recent study indicates that 88% of adults 50 and older say they want to age in place. But there are overlooked downsides to aging in place.
David and Beulah Bulkley and the Creation of City Union Mission
David and Beulah Mulkey turned their lives upside down to create the City Union Mission, which marks its centennial serving the downtrodden in September.
Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’
Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.
Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin
Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.
New Report Estimates AI Could Displace 110,000 Kansas City Jobs
A recent study found that 10.2% of workers in the Kansas City area are at risk of AI job displacement, the seventh-highest rate among large metropolitan areas.
Trash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer
Kansas City is building a new $140 million Blue River Biosolids Facility designed to more efficiently convert solid waste into natural gas and fertilizer.
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.