Can Panasonic Help Kansas be Saudi Arabia of Clean Energy?

By | June 21, 2024

The new Panasonic facility in DeSoto will be the world’s biggest battery plant, raising the question of whether Kansas can be the Saudi Arabia of clean energy.

Here’s a Summer ‘Staycation’ Guide for Families on a Budget

By | June 21, 2024

Summer is officially here, and the kids are already getting bored. Here to help is handy local outdoor “staycation” guide for people on a budget.

Harvesting Change | Localizing Our Food System

By | June 20, 2024

As part of the Flatland series “Harvesting Change,” Flatland in Focus looks at the people and policies that influence the transition away from industrial agriculture to a more localized food system that protects and regenerates the environment.

Missouri Lawmakers Criticize Kansas Attempt to Poach Royals, Chiefs

By | June 20, 2024

State and local officials from Missouri denounced Kansas efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals across the state line.

Harvesting Change | Making Local Food Connections in the Heartland  

By | June 20, 2024

Meet the people who are making Kansas City’s increasingly interconnected local food system more sustainable on multiple fronts.

Technology is Reshaping Education. Are Schools Ready?

By | June 19, 2024

From laptops to AI software, technology is changing the education field. Educators at all levels are grappling with how to use new technology most effectively.

Kansas Legislature Passes Bill to Lure Kansas City Chiefs, Royals

By | June 18, 2024

Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to lure the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from Missouri and build new stadiums across the state line.

Chiefs, Royals ask Kansas for Incentives to Help Teams Leave Missouri

By | June 18, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals urged Kansas lawmakers to expand a tax incentive program to help the teams leave Missouri and move across the state line.

Kansas City Area High School Students Get Big Scholarships

By | June 18, 2024

Great Jobs KC on Saturday will formally award $48 million in college scholarships to 1,210 students from 87 high schools in the Kansas City area.

Kansas Bill Offers Bonding to Cover 75% of Cost to Build Chiefs, Royals Stadiums

By | June 17, 2024

Kansas lawmakers will gather Monday to consider legislation that could finance up to 75% of the cost of new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.