News & Issues

Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.

Melesa Johnson greets a supporter.

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

By Peggy Lowe, KCUR 89.3 | August 7, 2024

Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.

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A police woman approaching a vehicle.

Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin

By Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3 | August 7, 2024

Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.

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Terrence Wise is a leader in the “Fight for $15,” a movement that advocates raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

New Report Estimates AI Could Displace 110,000 Kansas City Jobs

By Ceilidh Kern | August 7, 2024

A recent study found that 10.2% of workers in the Kansas City area are at risk of AI job displacement, the seventh-highest rate among large metropolitan areas.

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Aerial photo of Blue River Biosolids Facility.

Trash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer

By Julie Freijat | August 6, 2024

Kansas City is building a new $140 million Blue River Biosolids Facility designed to more efficiently convert solid waste into natural gas and fertilizer.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Primary Elections, Kamala’s Pick and Chiefs

By Nick Haines | August 5, 2024

Get ready for primary elections that are being held in Missouri and Kansas this week. There are plenty of summer entertainment options as well.

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