Catherine Hoffman
Reporter for Kansas City PBS in cooperation with Report For America
Catherine Hoffman is a former Flatland Reporter for Kansas City PBS in cooperation with Report For America and filmmaker.
Stories by Catherine Hoffman
KC’s Forgotten Medal of Honor Recipient
The family of Medal of Honor recipient Willy F. James Jr. is seeking local recognition for the Kansas City native who gave his life to save another in World War II.
Will Climate Change Prevent Me from Being a Parent? Millennials, Gen Z Question Adding More Children to the Earth
Climate anxiety is prompting growing numbers of people to seriously question whether to bring more children into the world.
curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know
Bookmark Flatland's curiousKC FAQ, where we answer your questions about COVID-19.
Letting Lawns Grow Wild, Saving Bees During ‘No Mow May’
The plight of pollinators has inspired No Mow May, a grassroots movement started by Bee City USA, which encourages folks to let their lawns briefly go untamed in order to support the bees, butterflies and moths vital to pollination.
A Broomsquire Walks Among Us
Local artist Amanda Lee Lazorchack makes handcrafted brooms in the ancient way. This is her story.
A Guide To Hospital Standards of Care And What To Expect Now
Standards of health care are often complex. When a crisis like the pandemic happens, the model is disrupted. Here's a guide that explains the process.
curiousKC | ‘Up, Up and Away’
The curiousKC team covers the history of Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, and its role in the city's development.
The Post-Pandemic Health Care (Staffing) Crisis
KC health care workers tell all about the toll recurring COVID-19 surges took on them. And what they need.
Black Judge an Unsung Hero of Kansas City, Kansas
When Judge Isaac Franklin Bradley Sr. was born in Saline County, Missouri, he was considered property. By the time he died, his name had been etched next to the likes of W.E.B. Du Bois as a civil rights leader, lawyer, judge and entrepreneur.
Feeling the Effects of a Widening Wealth Gap
A recent study from WalletHub ranked 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of wealth gaps by ethnicity. When you add it all up, Black families are still getting the short end of the stick nationwide.