News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
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.
Chiefs, Royals ask Kansas for Incentives to Help Teams Leave Missouri
The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals urged Kansas lawmakers to expand a tax incentive program to help the teams leave Missouri and move across the state line.
Kansas City Area High School Students Get Big Scholarships
Great Jobs KC on Saturday will formally award $48 million in college scholarships to 1,210 students from 87 high schools in the Kansas City area.
Kansas Bill Offers Bonding to Cover 75% of Cost to Build Chiefs, Royals Stadiums
Kansas lawmakers will gather Monday to consider legislation that could finance up to 75% of the cost of new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.