When will Troost become 'Truth'?
For two years, business owners on Troost Avenue have campaigned for Kansas City to rename the street. That effort is now stalled in the city council.
View ArticleCan we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?
Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario.Kate The...
View ArticleBird flu is spreading in dairy herds. Midwest farmers say they're vigilant...
The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.
View ArticleNewspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there...
The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.
View ArticleYou can forage morels in Missouri and Kansas right now. They're more than...
There are thousands of different wild mushrooms in Kansas and Missouri, but the morel stands alone when it comes to popularity. It’s a healthy, tasty snack that offers a chance to disconnect from the...
View ArticleThis southwest Kansas newspaper printing press is an oasis in an expanding...
As newspapers around the country close and consolidate, a printing press in Liberal, Kansas, is a lifeline for local media in the region.
View ArticleThis Kansas teacher says that schools need more protection
Although most Kansas schools prepare students and staff for intruders with active-shooter drills, they don't train teachers how to deal with more common violence on campus. Plus: In a Kansas county...
View ArticleRaymore city officials approve agreement meant to kill Kansas City landfill
The Raymore City Council voted unanimously to approve a settlement over the controversial landfill, that would pay developers $3.73 million if they scrap the project. The proposed site is less than a...
View ArticleWhitey Herzog, who took the Kansas City Royals to new heights with ‘Whitey...
Herzog led the Royals to their first ever playoff appearances and three straight American League West titles. In St. Louis, the Hall of Fame manager launched the Cardinals to a World Series championship.
View ArticleKansas prosecutor who framed innocent man surrenders law license, will soon...
Terra Morehead, who retired as a federal prosecutor last August, has agreed to turn over her law license as part of an agreement with a Kansas disciplinary board. As a Wyandotte County prosecutor in...
View ArticleKansans are clearing invasive species from woods and prairies so native...
Humans transport some non-native species on purpose. Others arrive by accident. The vast majority don’t hijack landscapes. But those that do come with high stakes.
View ArticleNotorious Kansas prosecutor accused of ethical breaches is surrendering her...
Terra Morehead, who retired as a federal prosecutor last August, has agreed to turn over her law license as part of an agreement with a Kansas disciplinary board. As a Wyandotte County prosecutor in...
View ArticleAs thieves ransacked cars on their Kansas City street, neighbors sat on hold...
Residents of South Hyde Park said they watched thieves comb through two stolen cars, then speed away, all while they were on hold with KCPD's 911.
View ArticleSmall-town newspapers fight to stay afloat and in print
The U.S. lost newspapers at a rate of about 2.5 per week last year, many of them in rural areas. But some newspapers are trying new business models and doubling down on local news. Plus: A southwest...
View ArticleThese Kansas City teens are planting a greener city, because lawns just don't...
Determined high schoolers envision more sustainable and beautiful cityscapes. Experts say their approach can benefit both human health and the environment.
View ArticleKansas City-area politicians pick between war on drugs or treatment when...
Opioid settlement payouts will be made to thousands of communities across the country over 18 years. Payouts in the Kansas City metropolitan area so far have ranged from $2.4 million to Kansas City,...
View ArticleGov. Laura Kelly says she’s not trying to recruit the Chiefs to Kansas
Some officials in Kansas are trying to get the Kansas City Chiefs to move across state lines, but the governor says she's not involved.
View ArticleThis orchestra has helped Kansas City doctors and nurses destress for more...
The Medical Arts Symphony of Kansas City community orchestra has given amateur musicians in the health care profession a place to perform since 1959. For the doctors, nurses, dentists, medical...
View ArticleBe kind, rewind: How Missouri became the cassette capital
Cassette tapes have made a comeback in recent years, and one company in Missouri is at the center of this growing trend. We'll learn how Missouri became the epicenter of the cassette tape revival.
View ArticleMissouri legislature passes expansive K-12 education bill that includes raise...
Only the second bill passed this session, narrowly passed legislation on its way to Gov. Mike Parson funnels money to private schools through a tax credit scholarship programs.
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