A new “Love, Kansas” talent recruitment campaign seeks to attract workers to address a looming workforce shortage in the state.
Agricultural drainage tile, used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrient runoff in Mississippi River basin waterways.
Scorching heat, primary election season and the release of Robert Courtney from prison top this week’s news in Kansas City.
Experts recently gathered in Atchison to share theories and research as part of efforts to find the lost plane piloted by groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart.
Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.
Enrollment at community colleges in Missouri and Kansas have declined nearly 30% since 2012 as fast-growing technical schools pose stiff competition.
The Kansas City area won’t get any of nearly $200 million it sought as part of a nationwide competition for $4.3 billion in federal sustainability grants.
Homebuilders say Kansas City’s energy efficiency standards hinder housing construction and increase costs. Environmentalists say they combat climate change.
A Chesapeake Bay program could be a model for the Mississippi River as it deals with runoff that fouls water and contributes to a dead zone off the Gulf Coast.
President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.
Institutional religion has set a pattern for the sad reality of political divisions among our citizens — encouraging a false certitude about what we believe.
More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.
Concern about public safety makes the Jackson County prosecutor race one of the most consequential on the upcoming August primary ballot. Meet the candidates.
As Kansas City area landfills approach full capacity, more people are embracing upcycling as a sustainability strategic to divert waste.
Dead Pets and Grief: Faith Leaders Embrace New Chaplaincy
Faith leaders are increasingly embracing the field of “pet chaplaincy” to help people deal with grief following the death of beloved pets.
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