News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Kansas City PBS Welcomes New Report for America Corps Member
The Kansas City PBS newsroom, Flatland, is pleased to announce its newest Report for America corps member, Julie Freijat.
Children Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence
If you want to know how young people feel about gun violence, just ask. Here’s what two Ewing Marion Kauffman School students shared about their experiences.
Port KC Approves Massive Project Next to KC Current Stadium
Port KC has approved the first phase of a massive 10-year, $650 million redevelopment plan next to the new KC Current stadium on Kansas City’s riverfront.
A ‘Green Glacier’ is Burying Prairies, Threatening Ranchers and Wildlife
A “Green Glacier” is grinding across the Great Plains, burying some of the most threatened habitat on the planet beneath dense junipers and shrubland.
Nick’s Picks | Earth Day, NFL Draft and Cicadas
Earth Day, the NFL Draft, cicadas and lots of politics will define the news week ahead in Kansas City.