News & Issues
With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas City Gamblers Risk Addiction
Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps pose a particularly addictive temptation for problem gamblers, particularly around the Super Bowl.
Passing the Baton | Pastor Cassandra Wainright’s Life of Service
Pastor Cassandra Wainright became the first female president of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City. Watch her story on “Passing the Baton.”
Wyandot Nation of Kansas Pursues Federal Recognition
The Wyandot Nation of Kansas is seeking formal recognition from the federal government, enabling access to funding, tribal sovereignty and self-governance.
U.S. Hopes to Build Pipelines for Carbon Capture. Landowners Don’t Want Them
Thousands of miles of oil and gas pipelines crisscross the country. Now, more are being proposed to carry things like carbon dioxide to combat climate change.
As Few as 1 in 5 Voters Could Defeat Initiative Petitions Under Missouri Senate Proposal
It is mathematically possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures under a proposal now before the Missouri Senate.