Will a Kansas City baker win this Food Network competition?
Sara Siegele, owner of Fountain City Sweets in Olathe, will appear in an episode of Food Network's "Christmas Cookie Challenge" set to air on Dec. 21. “I couldn’t believe it," Siegele says about being...
View ArticleWichitans with family in Gaza mourn lost relatives as they long for peace
The war between Israel and Hamas has devastated Israeli and Palestinian communities across the globe. In Wichita, one couple with family in Gaza has already lost a beloved aunt and cousins to airstrikes.
View ArticleThe Kansas City Chiefs want to build a dynasty. But they keep getting in...
With Patrick Mahomes at the helm, the Chiefs have come remarkably close to five Super Bowl appearances in a row — only a few key penalties stood in the way. Football experts say, with NFL competition...
View ArticleMissouri River flooding spurred cooperation between states, and governors say...
Governors from Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri met with the Army Corps of Engineers. Representatives from Kansas also attended the meeting to discuss issues on the Missouri River.
View ArticleThe Kansas City Chiefs try to cement their dynasty
The Kansas City Chiefs are vying for their second straight Super Bowl win, but something could stand in their way: themselves. Plus: Small towns in Kansas are using AI to better understand their...
View ArticleA new book shows how Kansas City's drag performers influenced the national scene
A college professor with Kansas City roots is highlighting the city's influence in LGBTQ+ history and the national gay bar scene. Lucas Hilderbrand says the city was a nexus for gay political activity,...
View ArticleWhat does ‘Midwest culture’ mean to you? We want to hear your thoughts
When do you feel the most Midwestern? Is it when you’re in the third hour of a goodbye, when you pair chili with cinnamon rolls or when you catch yourself saying “It would be nice out if it wasn’t for...
View ArticleCan you be charged with a felony for helping Kansas voters get registered?...
The Kansas Supreme Court has revived a challenge to a law that caused voter advocacy groups to cancel registration drives.
View ArticleKansas City was a 'pioneer' of free buses. What would bringing back fares...
Federal grants are helping researchers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City study whether keeping city buses free is sustainable. In collaboration with University Health, they'll also study the...
View ArticleIn St. Joseph, a gay pastor's ouster taught him 'we're a more divided...
Brian Kirk lost his position on a volunteer library board over his support for LGBTQ+ rights. Progressive residents of St. Joseph say the incident has revealed discrimination in the city.
View ArticleA lot of Kansans want legal weed. Ty Masterson doesn't
When the 2024 Kansas Legislative session returns to Topeka next month, they are expected to once again debate cannabis. Republican Senate President Ty Masterson says he's against full legalization —...
View ArticleShould the U.S. keep old trees around to store carbon or cut them down? It's...
Some conservationists argue a recent Forest Service report will lead to more logging of old trees. They say federal forests should be left alone to soak up carbon emissions. But the Forest Service says...
View ArticleKansans voted on a (new) new license plate after everyone hated the last one
After a previously released design received public outcry, Gov. Laura Kelly unveiled five license plate designs for Kansans to vote on. Following an online voting process, the state has a new plate.
View ArticleJackson County property assessments 'trampled' on rights of residents,...
In a scathing preliminary audit released Monday, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said that up to 200,00 Jackson County taxpayers were victims of a reassessment that "violated state statute and...
View Article50 years of Kansas City hip-hop, from the ‘golden age’ to modern masters
When hip-hop hit Kansas City streets, the effect was immediate. The new sound took over record stores, local high schools and underground dance parties. As the country celebrates 50 years of the art...
View ArticleMissouri's book removals have taken a toll on school librarians
After two years of controversial efforts to remove books from school shelves, one Missouri librarian says colleagues are leaving the profession because it has become too painful. Plus: A Kansas toy...
View Article2023 has been one of Missouri's hottest years on record, and one of its...
Worldwide, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said last week that 2023 has a greater than 99% chance of being the hottest on record. During the August heat wave in Missouri, the state...
View ArticleLooking for a fun board game? This Kansas toy store owner has some suggestions
Just in time for holiday shopping and family time, Gwen Ottenberg, owner of Imagine That Toys in Wichita, talks about some of the best new games for children and adults.
View ArticleMissouri Supreme Court strikes down law banning sleeping on public land
A wide-ranging bill passed by the Missouri General Assembly last year banning sleeping on public land was struck down on Tuesday by the Missouri Supreme Court. Critics of the bill feared it essentially...
View ArticleMissouri Attorney General sues Jackson County over ‘illegal’ property...
The lawsuit from Republican Andrew Bailley alleges that Jackson County's assessment process was unlawful and filled with systemic failures, “from failing to provide proper notice and inspections under...
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