Kansas Lawmakers to Target Chiefs During Special Session

By | June 5, 2024

Kansas lawmakers are pushing to discuss legislation to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri during an upcoming special session beginning June 18.

Border Issue Looms Over Cambio Center Conference in KC

By | June 5, 2024

The Cambio de Colores Conference convenes in Kansas City this week in the wake of President Joe Biden’s new executive order capping asylum seekers.

Report: Rural America Produces Greenhouse Gasses on Behalf of Urban and Suburban Areas

By | June 4, 2024

At least 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. come from rural America, but they’re mostly used to produce energy and food for urban and suburban areas. 

Insects Don’t Get Love Like Other Animals. But Kansas Can’t Survive Without Them

By | June 3, 2024

Scientists are trying to figure out why insects are struggling, what it means for ecosystems and how it will ultimately affect people.

Nick’s Picks | Hereford House Case, Jackson County Property Taxes

By | June 3, 2024

This week’s top news in Kansas City includes the Hereford House food contamination case and the Jackson County property tax assessment controversy.

Overland Park Man Recalls Surprise Joyride with Patty Hearst

By | May 31, 2024

Tom Matthews was about to graduate from high school. Then Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted him. The Overland Park man recalls a joyride.

Weekend Possibilities | Tacos and Tequila, Disney Music, Prairie Village Art Show

By | May 30, 2024

Outdoor concerts, baseball and movies under the stars – it’s summertime in Kansas City. Jump into June with a full weekend of festivals, Pride Day at “The K” or a cup a fresh Cuban coffee. Friday, May 31 5 – 11 p.m. Festa Italiana returns to Zona Rosa, 8640 N. Dixson Ave., this weekend. Each…

Nurturing the Sweet Nectar of Urban Beekeeping

By | May 30, 2024

Kansas City businesses seeking locally sourced honey are embracing urban beekeeping. Meet some who seek to shorten the food chain and support the environment.

For Negro Leagues Museum President, Stat Recognition is Bigger Than Baseball

By | May 29, 2024

The addition of Negro Leagues baseball players’ statistics to MLB’s record books is bigger than baseball. It’s a part of American history.

Chiefs Pound Out a Better Relationship at Arrowhead Stadium

By | May 29, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs fans might not notice that the enormous drum at Arrowhead Stadium will have a richer sound this season. But some Native Americans will know.