Common Grounds | Elections in a 24-Hour News Cycle
This week the “Common Grounds” team heads southeast to the Cass County town of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, to sit down with four locals at the New Town Bicycle and Coffee Shop. Dwight and Anita Widaman, Dave Moore, and Bob White met in the narrow, brick building at 115 Wyoming St. in the historic downtown. The bike…
What We Know About The Suspect In The Nice, France, Attack
Law enforcement and judicial officials have identified 31-year-old Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel as the suspect who they believe plowed into a crowd, killing at least 84 people.
Alamo’s Cereal Party & Other Weekend Possibilities
Tomorrow, you can go back in time at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Hodge Park (7000 Northeast Barry Road). Walk among reenactors in the village, see bison, and discover what life was like in the 19th century during the first Saturday celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brookside has a new juice bar. Simple…
Sympathetic Vibrations | Beats for a Cause
While disc jockeys tend to draw the ire of many music listeners and musicians alike, the fact remains – people love to dance. This keeps DJs in high demand, often pulling in more pay than traditional musicians due to their ability to draw a crowd. But this weekend, some of the city’s top DJs will…
Climate Change May Already Be Shifting Clouds Toward The Poles
Scientists who have been tracking cloud patterns over the past two decades say the shifts they’re seeing seem to correlate closely with what’s predicted by computer models of Earth’s changing climate.
Peace Outside and Inside
For the Rev. Ken McKoy, following the teachings of Jesus does not mean simply preaching from the pulpit. “There’s very little record of Christ spending his time in the synagogue,” said McKoy, a St. Louis pastor who walks the dangerous streets of his city three nights a week armed only with his faith and the…
The Weekend Starts Today
We’re getting deep in the heart of summer now. In the Midwest, that means two things: sticky heat and thunderstorms. The best way to stay cool and dry? Enjoy some of the cultural amenities that our town has to offer. Unfortunately for sports lovers, both the Royals and Sporting KC are on the road this…
Slice, Dice, Chop Or Julienne: Does The Cut Change The Flavor?
When it comes to produce, the answer is yes, experts tell us. But the reasons are complicated — and sometimes mysterious even to restaurant critics, chefs and food scientists.
Take 5 For Your Health
Fact-Checking Missouri GOP Gubernatorial Candidates On Medicaid Expansion The four Republican candidates for Missouri governor kicked off their debate Wednesday night with a variety of statements about the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. KCUR fact-checked some of those statements. Here’s a sample of what they found: Catherine Hanaway: “Obamacare has failed in every regard….
Jehovah’s Witness Gatherings Highlight Faith’s Beliefs
Antonio Rosas is nearly blind from glaucoma, and his daughter, Gina, uses a wheelchair due to a rare neuroimmune disorder. So it’s hard for them to get out and worship with their fellow Jehovah’s Witnesses in their hometown of Wichita, Kansas. Yet their deep faith is pulling them through a weekslong summer trek to regional…