News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Kansas City Approves Funds for Park Over South Loop Downtown
The Kansas City Council has approved millions in state and federal funding for the four-block South Loop project. Half could be open before the 2026 World Cup.
Grass Lawns are a Landscape Staple, But an Environmental Reckoning Looms
Lawns have come to dominate our physical — and cultural — landscapes. Now concerns over environmental impacts are propelling changes.
Neighborhood Blocks a Low-Barrier Shelter Addressing Homelessness in Kansas City
Kansas City is debating how to spend federal funds to shelter chronically homeless people. But plans for a new low-barrier shelter faced stiff opposition.
Food Insecurity Soars in the Heartland
A new study by Feeding America found that food insecurity soared during the pandemic. Harvesters and Pete’s Garden are seeking solutions in Kansas City.
Campus Protests Highlight the Complexity of Divestment
Campus protests seeking university divestment from investments supporting Israel due to the war in Gaza are blocked by laws passed in Missouri and Kansas.