Unhoused people face the bulldozer in Missouri and Kansas
People living in homeless encampments say Missouri and Kansas cities have been more aggressive about enforcement since a landmark U.S. Supre...
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20 of 90 episodesA guide to the Kansas governor primary election
As Gov. Laura Kelly finishes out her last term in office, seven Republicans and three Democrats are making their case to replace her. Find o...
How do Kansas City organizers think the World Cup went?
The World Cup has come and gone in Kansas City. What could the city's success as a host city mean for future events?
What to know about Kansas City's bonds and sales tax votes
In the Aug. 4 election, Kansas Citians will decide whether to extend a sales tax aimed at re-developing neighborhoods east of Troost, and vo...
Maud Wagner, the original tattooed lady of Kansas
Maud Wagner, one of the country’s first known female commercial tattoo artists, was born in Emporia, Kansas. She joined a sideshow act with...
How most of the Midwest is attracting new residents
Experts say affordable housing and a lower cost of living are driving people back into the Midwest. Plus: Many farmers are worried whether t...
Kansas City through the eyes of World Cup visitors
Kansas City opened its doors to thousands of international visitors during the World Cup. What kind of impressions did we make?
Why Chris Stigall is running for Missouri's 6th District
Five Republicans are running to replace U.S. Rep. Sam Graves in Missouri’s 6th District. Conservative talk show radio host Chris Stigall tal...
Why Nathan Willett is running for Missouri's 6th District
Several Republicans are running to replace U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, who isn’t running for reelection in Missouri’s 6th District. Kansas City Co...
Remembering Kansas City's Black Friday Flood of 1951
The biggest natural disaster ever to hit Kansas City struck 75 years ago. The Black Friday Flood of 1951 is remembered as bigger, nastier an...
Missouri immigrant could be sent to a country she's not from
Immigrants to the U.S. without legal status have found themselves facing deportation to a country where they have no ties. Independence resi...
ICE ramped up arrests in Kansas City during World Cup
Advocacy groups say immigration enforcement in Kansas City resulted in the detention of at least 30 people during the World Cup. The increas...
Funding for Missouri's state parks on the August ballot
A sales tax that funds Missouri’s parks and soil and water conservation is back on the ballot this August. It's sharing the spotlight with e...
Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Sandy Spidel Neumann
After a 40-year career in financial services, Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Sandy Spidel Neumann is focused on optimization. She spoke on KCU...
Kansas City's final World Cup match is here. What will stick around?
Bright pedicabs are zipping across Kansas City during the World Cup and they're here to stay. Plus: Organizers of a new music venue in Kansa...
Missouri couple brings dementia care to medical deserts
Missouri saw 2,690 deaths from Alzheimer's in 2024 — a 145% increase since 2000. One southeast Missouri couple is trying to convince lawmake...
Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Erik Murray
Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Erik Murray wants "solutions, not chaos" for healthcare and the economy. He spoke on KCUR's Up to Date about th...
Rebuilding an ancient Kansas city
The discovery of an ancient Kansas settlement named Etzanoa is challenging long-held views that all Indigenous people on the Great Plains we...
Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Schmidt
First-term Kansas state Sen. Patrick Schmidt said Kansans’ needs are greater than what lawmakers can address at the state level. He spoke on...
Kansas City created the Bomb Pop. You're welcome, America
If you go to any ice cream truck or swimming pool snack bar, you’ll likely find the red, white and blue Bomb Pop. The famous treat was inven...