‘Love, Kansas’ Campaign Entices Would-be Workforce

By | July 31, 2024

A new “Love, Kansas” talent recruitment campaign seeks to attract workers to address a looming workforce shortage in the state.

Farm to Trouble: Drainage Tile Drives Nutrient Pollution

By | July 30, 2024

Agricultural drainage tile, used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrient runoff in Mississippi River basin waterways.

Nick’s Picks | Robert Courtney, Primary Elections and Heat

By | July 29, 2024

Scorching heat, primary election season and the release of Robert Courtney from prison top this week’s news in Kansas City.

Dead Pets and Grief: Faith Leaders Embrace New Chaplaincy

By | July 28, 2024

Faith leaders are increasingly embracing the field of “pet chaplaincy” to help people deal with grief following the death of beloved pets.

Amelia Earhart Event Sparks Hope for Finding Lost Plane

By | July 26, 2024

Experts recently gathered in Atchison to share theories and research as part of efforts to find the lost plane piloted by groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart.

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

By | July 26, 2024

Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.

Community Colleges Confront Slumping Enrollment. Can it be Fixed?

By | July 25, 2024

Enrollment at community colleges in Missouri and Kansas have declined nearly 30% since 2012 as fast-growing technical schools pose stiff competition.

Kansas City Strikes Out on Big Bid for Sustainability Funds

By | July 24, 2024

The Kansas City area won’t get any of nearly $200 million it sought as part of a nationwide competition for $4.3 billion in federal sustainability grants.

Kansas City Home Builders Push Back on Energy Efficiency Rules, Blame Them for Housing Crunch

By | July 23, 2024

Homebuilders say Kansas City’s energy efficiency standards hinder housing construction and increase costs. Environmentalists say they combat climate change.

Farm to Trouble: Could the Mississippi River Benefit from This Strategy to Improve Water Quality?

By | July 23, 2024

A Chesapeake Bay program could be a model for the Mississippi River as it deals with runoff that fouls water and contributes to a dead zone off the Gulf Coast.