News & Issues
Flatland Reshapes Editorial Direction, Elevating Commitment to Social Equity
Flatland, Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, announces an editorial shift, marking an evolution in its mission, content strategy and community engagement.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation
Stark realities about racial wealth gaps in America will shape local discussions this year to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Kansas Governor’s Budget Includes Pay Raises, Medicaid Expansion, Special Education, Tax Relief
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget includes Medicaid expansion, paying down debt, and investments in special education, water and emergency housing.
Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Playoffs, KC Restaurant Week, Monster Jam
Frigid temperatures, Chiefs playoff football and Kansas City Restaurant Week – it must be January in Kansas City. If football isn’t your thing, there are always monster trucks, an early MLK Day celebration and an everything-must-go vinyl sale. Friday, Jan. 12 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. The Kitchen at Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane,…
Inside KC’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions Movement
Leaders of Kansas City’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement discuss their efforts amid the conflict in Gaza between Israelis and Palestinians.
Brunch: The New Dinner for Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024
A record 225 establishments are taking part in Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024, boosted it part by a new category focused on brunch.
St. Luke’s Merger with a St. Louis Hospital System Could Mean Bigger Medical Bills in Kansas City
Some industry experts say the recent merger of St. Luke’s Health System of Kansas City with BJC Health System in St. Louis may lead to higher medical bills.
Kansas City Tapping Massive Vein of Sustainability Funding
The Kansas City area, which is emerging as a national sustainability hub, is pursuing up to $200 million in federal funds for green projects.
Kelly, Bipartisan Group of Legislators Promote $1B Tax Reduction Plan
Gov. Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of legislators have proposed a $1 billion, three-year tax reform bill designed to provide every Kansan relief.
Nick’s Picks | Brace for Winter and Political Storms
Be prepared for traffic headaches today and tomorrow as a strong winter storm drops the first significant snow of the season. How much snow will we get? It seems that depends on which weather forecaster you listen to. But the National Weather Service is predicting 2-5 inches, before the storm moves out early Tuesday evening….
Art House | ‘Nelly Don’ Sparks a Fashion Revolution
“Nelly Don: The Musical Movie” tells the story of dressmaker Nell Quinlan Donnelly Reed, one of the great female entrepreneurs in Kansas City history.
Weekend Possibilities | Hiking, The MGDs and Winter Waterland
The first winter weekend of 2024 is here. Whether you spend it winding down with a guided hike or singing One Direction all night at recordBar – that’s up to you. Friday, Jan. 5 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Committed to making a lasting change in the new year? Flashback Tattoo Parlor, 2938 Southwest Blvd.,…
PBS Docuseries Puts KC Creator at the Intersection of Food and ‘Transformational Travel’
Kansas City-based food travel producer Jim Kane explores big issues such as climate change, biodiversity, health and social justice on “The Food Principle.”
Boom or Bubble? High Farmland Prices Encourage Investors, Concern Farmers
Outside investment in farmland continues to increase, but some economists and many farmers worry deep pockets are pushing prices above what the land is worth.
Tap List | Vine Street Brewing Up More High Praise
Vine Street Brewing Co. has been named by the VinePair website among the nation’s 19 best new breweries of 2023.