News & Issues
Raymore Approves Deal Designed to Kill Kansas City Landfill
A controversial landfill proposed for south Kansas City is likely dead after Raymore approved a deal with developers designed to kill the project.
Kansas City Area Seeks Unprecedented Sustainability Grants
The Kansas City area is pursuing nearly $200 million in federal grants to support sustainability efforts across the metro area.
Newspapers in Rural Areas are Folding, Leaving Vast News Deserts
The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many in rural areas. Now some journalists are trying to provide local news with new business models.
Nick’s Picks | Tax Day, Stadium Plans and Ransomware Attack
Tax Day, stadium tax fallout for the Royals and the Chiefs and an ongoing ransomware attack in Jackson County top the week’s news in Kansas City.
Solar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence
Opponents of a proposed 600-acre solar farm say they aren’t against solar power. But they oppose taking prime farmland out of agricultural production.