News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Droughts, Climate Change, Drive US Beef Herd to Historic Low
Persistent drought, complicated by climate change, have helped drive the nation’s inventory of beef cattle to a 61–year low.
Nick’s Picks | Stadium Tax, Kansas Primary and March Madness
Kansas City news this week is focused on the stadium tax for the Royals and the Chiefs, the Kansas presidential primary and the beginning of March Madness.
Missouri Lawmakers Push Tax Break to Expand Kansas City Nuclear Weapons Facility
Kansas City-area lawmakers want to give a sales tax break to expand a federal facility that builds non-nuclear components for the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
Royals Ballpark Gains Some Support in the Crossroads
The Kansas City Royals’ controversial ballpark plan has qualified support from some longtime Crossroads property owners as well as former Mayor Kay Barnes.
Missourians Back Initiative to Restore Abortion Rights by Small Margin, Poll Finds
A new poll shows a plurality of Missourians support restoring abortion rights as they existed under Roe v. Wade, but undecided voters hold the key to victory.
Energy Efficiency Program Helps Rural Businesses Keep the Lights On
The Rural Energy for America Program is providing crucial funding for rural development projects looking to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
Allowing More Juice to Flow Through Power Lines Could Hasten Clean Energy
America’s power lines can’t handle all the energy promised by thousands of proposed solar, wind and battery energy projects. Technology can ease the gridlock.
Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish
Economists say that when the public pays for stadiums, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the new Kansas City Royals stadium?
Nick’s Picks | Stadium News, Big 12 Basketball and St. Patrick’s Day
The news in Kansas City this week will be focused on new soccer and baseball stadiums, Big 12 basketball and St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Kansas City Can Finally Go Down The Rabbit Hole at a New Museum for Children’s Literature
The Rabbit Hole, a new museum in North Kansas City’s Iron District, is dedicated to immersing kids and their parents in the world of children’s literature.