News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’
Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program “Generation Rap.”
Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line
The KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, including affordable housing options. On this episode of Flatland in Focus, we explore the cost of the…
After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws
The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.
Midtown Kansas City Reconnects with Streetcar Roots
The KC Streetcar extension promises to change Midtown Kansas City. While advocates cheer new housing and businesses, others fret about being priced out.
What’s the Deal with Grass-Fed Food?
Grass-fed evokes livestock on an open pasture and a farmer who is improving the sustainability of their land. But is that what’s behind most of the labeling?
Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads
The Kansas City Royals announced plans to build a downtown ballpark within walking distance of the Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads.
Push for Restrictions on Intoxicating Hemp Products Spurs Clash Over Who Should Regulate
Missouri lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate hemp-derived intoxicating products such as delta-8, and who should regulate them.
Nick’s Picks | Let’s Have a Chiefs Super Bowl Parade
The Kansas Chiefs have won the Super Bowl for the third time in five years. Expect the city to shut down on Wednesday for a parade.
With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas City Gamblers Risk Addiction
Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps pose a particularly addictive temptation for problem gamblers, particularly around the Super Bowl.
Passing the Baton | Pastor Cassandra Wainright’s Life of Service
Pastor Cassandra Wainright became the first female president of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City. Watch her story on “Passing the Baton.”