News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Missouri Governor on Kansas City Chiefs: ‘I’m Not too Worried About Kansas at this Point’
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday he doesn’t think the Kansas City Chiefs want to leave Arrowhead Stadium for Kansas. He hasn’t talked to the team’s owners.
Farm to Trouble: At the Mouth of the Mississippi, Louisiana Bears the Burden of Upstream Runoff
A dead zone at the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana caused by runoff from farms up river will be nearly twice as large this year as in 2023.
Missouri Amendment 4: What to Know About the Kansas City Police Funding Ballot Question
Here’s an overview of Amendment 4, a police funding mandate targeting the Kansas City Police Department that will appear on the August primary ballot.
Nick’s Picks | Missouri Scrambles to Keep Chiefs, Royals
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is in Kansas City for a series of closed-door meetings aimed at coming up with a plan to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the state.
FAQ: How to Vote in Kansas
It’s a big election year. Here’s a guide for Kansas residents to getting registered to vote, finding what’s on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.