News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Jackson County Set Royals Stadium Tax Vote. Now, Labor Gears Up for Tough Talks
The Kansas City Royals want voters to renew a sales tax to underwrite a new stadium. Stadium workers want more leverage on their wages.
Arts Business: ‘Many Small Nonprofits are Still Struggling’
Many small nonprofit arts organizations in Kansas City are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID pandemic.
Harvesting Change | Making a Local Meat Market
Cattle rancher Mike Callicrate is rethinking the food chain. He embraces a sustainable approach to raising, processing and selling meat directly to consumers.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Proposes Record $52.7B State Budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is proposing a record $52.7 billion state budget boosted by large federal grants and a substantial state surplus.
KC Reparations Commission Expects to Get More Time, Money
The Kansas City Mayor’s Commission on Reparations will have more time to complete its historic work and city funds to help offset research and other costs.
Renters, Homebuyers Grapple with Rising Cost of Housing
A recent Rent.com report found the Kansas City area saw the third largest year-over-year change in rents in the United States, at a 9.71% increase.
Jackson County Legislature Defies Frank White to put Chiefs and Royals Stadium Funding on Ballot
Jackson County voters in April will vote on whether to renew a crucial stadium sales tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.
Nick’s Picks | Chiefs, Stadium Vote and Warmer Weather
News in Kansas City this week will be dominated by the Kansas City Chiefs playoff push, the stadium tax in Jackson County and better weather.
New Funding Bolsters Food Chain for Local Producers
Kansas and Missouri are distributing more than $13 million to strengthen local food systems through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program.
Who Is the Rural Voter? Book Builds on Old Themes to Create New Understanding
With the help of the largest ever survey of rural voters, two political scientists explore the sources of division between rural and urban America.