News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
One-third of Missouri’s Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform found that 19 of Missouri’s 57 rural hospitals are at risk of closure due to “serious financial problems.”
Donutology Rolling Into River Market 1940s Streetcar
By Kevin Collison Donutolgy is rolling into the River Market, replacing the Made in KC outlet inside a historic Kansas City streetcar permanently parked at Fifth and Main. “That location was appealing to us,” said Andrew Cameron, Donutology founder. “When we first opened in Westport (2016), we were attracted by the uniqueness and history behind…
Heat Islands Make Dangerous Temperatures Even Worse for Some
Some people will feel much warmer temperatures during the heat wave. These heat islands are driving up energy costs and causing public health concerns.
New Midtown KC Resident Survey Reveals Split Identity
By Kevin Collison Midtown Kansas City residents are experiencing a split identity about their neighborhoods these days, according to a new survey by Midtown KC Now. On the one hand, survey respondents overwhelming believe (82 percent) that Midtown, the wide corridor of neighborhoods between Union Station and the Plaza flanking Main and Broadway, is improving….
Witnessing the State-Sanctioned Killing of Michael Tisius
A pastor shares her story of watching Missouri execute Michael Tisius in June. Tisius was convicted of killing two jailers in 2000.