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
Auschwitz Exhibit Teaches Children About the Holocaust
Curators of the Auschwitz exhibit now at Union Station want to share difficult revelations with children who may know nothing of the Holocaust.
An Immigrant and Her Family’s Persistence: Why the Pandemic Didn’t Shake the Spirits of These Lee’s Summit Restaurateurs
Sabor Latino was bringing a taste of Latin America to Lee's Summit when they opened in early 2020. Then, the pandemic sent their family owned business into a tailspin. This is their story of resilience.
Missouri Feels the Pain of Drug Dependency and Overdose More than Most States
A recent study from WalletHub found that Missouri is ranked 3rd in the nation for drug use. Kansas is much further down the list at 39th.
Checking Out: Some Say Hotels Aren’t the Key to Sheltering the Unhoused
Efforts to temporarily shelter the unhoused in Kansas City area hotels and motels have faced a variety of challenges.
Missourians Losing Big When it Comes to Cyber Crime
Cyber crime is surging, and Missouri suffered the largest average loss in the country during 2020.
Kansas City’s Surprising Connection to Japanese Internment Camps
College-aged Japanese American students were allowed to leave World War II internment camps to be enrolled at Park College in 1942.
KC Hoop Girl Puts a New Spin on Exercise
Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.
Workers in an Overwhelmed Education System Talk Mental Health
Nearly 58% of educators say they have poor mental health. That was pre-pandemic. What about now?
How Midwestern Women Pioneered Feed Sack Fashion
The Johnson County Museum is hosting a traveling Thrift Style exhibit featuring dresses made from feed sacks until May 1.
The Giving Grove’s Little Orchards Cast Long Shadows
The Giving Grove is empowering communities in Kansas City and several other cities to plant orchards to combat food insecurity.