News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Meeting Hints at New Owners’ Plan for Country Club Plaza
Kansas City’s iconic Country Club Plaza is finally getting new owners. A meeting Tuesday offered some hints on what the future holds for the shopping district.
Tapping Tax Credits to Fuel Alternative Energy
Tax credits are helping more people adopt alternative energy sources such as solar panels and electric vehicles. But raising awareness is still a challenge.
2 Years After Missouri Banned Abortion, Navigating Access Still Involves Fear, Confusion
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. Since then, Missourians sought other ways to access the procedure.
Nick’s Picks | Country Club Plaza Sale, Presidential Debate
This week’s news in Kansas City include the sale of the Country Club Plaza, the first presidential debate and a big soccer tournament. It’s going to be hot.
Can Panasonic Help Kansas be Saudi Arabia of Clean Energy?
The new Panasonic facility in DeSoto will be the world’s biggest battery plant, raising the question of whether Kansas can be the Saudi Arabia of clean energy.
Harvesting Change | Localizing Our Food System
As part of the Flatland series “Harvesting Change,” Flatland in Focus looks at the people and policies that influence the transition away from industrial agriculture to a more localized food system that protects and regenerates the environment.
Missouri Lawmakers Criticize Kansas Attempt to Poach Royals, Chiefs
State and local officials from Missouri denounced Kansas efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals across the state line.
Harvesting Change | Making Local Food Connections in the Heartland
Meet the people who are making Kansas City’s increasingly interconnected local food system more sustainable on multiple fronts.
Technology is Reshaping Education. Are Schools Ready?
From laptops to AI software, technology is changing the education field. Educators at all levels are grappling with how to use new technology most effectively.
Kansas Legislature Passes Bill to Lure Kansas City Chiefs, Royals
Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to lure the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from Missouri and build new stadiums across the state line.