Want to Help Reduce Gun Violence? Join These KC Groups

By | February 21, 2024

The aftermath of a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade has focused renewed attention on local groups striving to address gun violence.

Ethanol Plants Want to Bury CO2 in Kansas to Cut Carbon Footprints

By | February 20, 2024

Two companies in Kansas want to pump carbon dioxide emissions deep underground to combat climate change. But environmental groups and landowners are opposed.

Black Archives of Mid-America Marks 50th Anniversary

By | February 20, 2024

The Black Archives of Mid-America marked its 50th anniversary by emphasizing it role in preserving Black history in Kansas City.

Royals Ballpark Plan Leaves Crossroads Small Biz Owners Feeling Betrayed

By | February 19, 2024

The Kansas City Royals’ proposed ballpark site in the East Crossroads has left many small business owners fuming about being displaced.

Nick’s Picks | Here’s the Latest on the Super Bowl Parade Shooting

By | February 19, 2024

One week after winning the Super Bowl, Kansas City is still processing a mass shooting at the celebration parade.

Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

By | February 16, 2024

Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

Flatland Now Official Home for CityScene KC Archive 

By | February 16, 2024

Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, Flatland, is now the official home of CityScene KC’s archival content. Visit flatlandkc.local/cityscenekc.

Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’

By | February 16, 2024

Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program “Generation Rap.”

Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line

By | February 15, 2024

The KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, including affordable housing options. On this episode of Flatland in Focus, we explore the cost of the…

After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws

By | February 15, 2024

The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.