Kansas City SEIU janitors ratify new union contract that guarantees 3 years...
The union also won other benefits such as enshrined paid vacation time.
View ArticleWill KCUR, KCPT have to reduce programming after Trump-backed federal cuts?
The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which will have a significant...
View ArticleMissouri lawmakers plan a public hearing in Kansas City as they dive into...
A Missouri House interim committee met last week and will hold four hearings around the state to listen to concerns and hear ideas for overhauling the system.
View ArticleKansas could get stiffed by the White House for this year’s firefighting and...
The money lets Kansas train more than 1,500 firefighters per year across the state and helps get trucks, generators and hand-tools for rural fire departments.
View ArticleWhat the federal funding clawback means for KCUR
Congress has approved a plan to claw back funding from U.S. foreign aid programs and public broadcasting organizations like NPR and PBS. What does this mean for KCUR? The station's general manager and...
View ArticleWater and energy use is growing as data centers are built across the Midwest...
Data centers are expanding across the central U.S. to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. That's raising concerns about growing energy demand and freshwater usage.
View ArticleDrought means 'drier than normal.' How will climatologists define drought if...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is developing a framework for assessing drought in a changing climate. It's a difficult task, as what's considered drought is often...
View ArticleMissouri’s newest education laws ban cellphones in the classroom and allow...
The governor signed legislation about religion in public schools, using cellphones during the school day and protections against discrimination related to hair style or texture.
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