News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Insects Don’t Get Love Like Other Animals. But Kansas Can’t Survive Without Them
Scientists are trying to figure out why insects are struggling, what it means for ecosystems and how it will ultimately affect people.
Nick’s Picks | Hereford House Case, Jackson County Property Taxes
This week’s top news in Kansas City includes the Hereford House food contamination case and the Jackson County property tax assessment controversy.
Nurturing the Sweet Nectar of Urban Beekeeping
Kansas City businesses seeking locally sourced honey are embracing urban beekeeping. Meet some who seek to shorten the food chain and support the environment.
For Negro Leagues Museum President, Stat Recognition is Bigger Than Baseball
The addition of Negro Leagues baseball players’ statistics to MLB’s record books is bigger than baseball. It’s a part of American history.
Chiefs Pound Out a Better Relationship at Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City Chiefs fans might not notice that the enormous drum at Arrowhead Stadium will have a richer sound this season. But some Native Americans will know.