News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning
More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.
Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race
Concern about public safety makes the Jackson County prosecutor race one of the most consequential on the upcoming August primary ballot. Meet the candidates.
As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum
As Kansas City area landfills approach full capacity, more people are embracing upcycling as a sustainability strategic to divert waste.
New Owners Spark Hope for Country Club Plaza
Many people with a stake in the Country Club Plaza say the new owners of the iconic shopping district have made a good first impression.
Farm to Trouble: Mississippi River Basin Farm Runoff Pollutes Upstream Waters
Worsening local effects on health and recreation in Midwest states are spurring action on problems that also cause the Gulf of Mexico’s chronic “dead zone.”