News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Kansas and Missouri Brace for Another Year of Drought
Missouri and Kansas remain in drought conditions. Meteorologists and water experts are working to figure out what producers should expect this growing season.
As Homelessness Surges, Kansas Communities Look to Lawrence
Lawrence has invested in services to address homelessness. But some say that has that made it a tempting place to “dump” unhoused people from other communities.
KC Residents Will Soon Be Able to Throw Away Twice as Much Trash. How Will it Affect Recycling?
Kansas City is about to replace trash bags with bins. But the convenience of a lidded trash bin may come at a cost for the environment.
Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals
Kansas lawmakers are working on an economic development package to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals across the state line.
Six Projects Get More Money Via East Side Sales Tax
Six development projects on Kansas City’s East Side are getting an additional $2.3 million from the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax.
Nick’s Picks | Missouri Ballot Questions and Stadium Talks
Kansas City news this week includes a fresh twist in stadium talks for the Royals and Chiefs and what issues may be included on Missouri’s ballot this fall.
Missouri Angler Lands Monster Invasive Carp, Buries It
George Chance recently caught what may be a world-record invasive carp. Rather than mount the 97-pound giant, he buried it in his garden as fertilizer.
Harvesting Change | Growing Roots in the KC Food System
The New Roots farmer training program is a four-year apprenticeship with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC.
Kansas City PBS Welcomes New Report for America Corps Member
The Kansas City PBS newsroom, Flatland, is pleased to announce its newest Report for America corps member, Julie Freijat.
Children Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence
If you want to know how young people feel about gun violence, just ask. Here’s what two Ewing Marion Kauffman School students shared about their experiences.