News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Kansas v. Missouri Stadium Battle Shows How States are Reigniting Border Wars
A bidding war for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals may undermine a 2019 compact struck by Kansas and Missouri to end an economic border war.
Tax Holiday, Supply Drives Help Families Burdened by Back-to-School Costs
As families deal with daunting back-to-school bills, governments, school foundations and community groups are helping folks get students ready for school.
Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024
In Republican-dominated Kansas, Johnson County is increasingly seen as a toss-up by both Republicans and Democrats this election year.
Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.
A coalition is making a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election.
‘Love, Kansas’ Campaign Entices Would-be Workforce
A new “Love, Kansas” talent recruitment campaign seeks to attract workers to address a looming workforce shortage in the state.