Missourian Travis Timmerman is now with U.S. forces after being found in Syria
Travis Timmerman, a U.S. citizen found wandering barefoot in Damascus after being freed from a Syrian prison following the fall of the Assad regime, was handed over to U.S. forces in Syria on Friday.
View ArticleSome migrating geese in Kansas are carrying the bird flu. Here’s what to do...
Migrating birds often drive up numbers of avian influenza among wild birds and sometimes farm animals.
View ArticleMissouri Gov. Mike Parson looks back on his record
After six and a half years, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to leave office in January. In an interview with KCUR, Parson reflected on his tenure — including accomplishments like expanding I-70, if he...
View ArticleWomen are a growing segment of hunters. But keeping them in the sport remains...
Many Midwest states and outdoor organizations are now trying to reach groups that haven’t historically participated in hunting — including women. But while women make up about a third of new hunters,...
View ArticleHousing prices in Kansas have exploded. Here are three ideas to make homes...
Home and rental prices have skyrocketed in recent years because of a housing shortage. That’s leading to a rise in homelessness and could be hurting the economy.
View ArticleHow Kansas students cover the news of 'Indian Country'
"Good Morning Indian Country" is a weekly news show made by students from Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas. It recently received major grants to continue training the next...
View ArticleAmanda Householder escaped abuse at a Missouri boarding school. She's waiting...
Dozens of criminal charges for abuse have been filed against operators of Christian boarding schools in Missouri. Survivors say it was only because of TikTok that law enforcement and the Missouri...
View ArticleA Kansas school board rejects social studies curriculum, claiming it's biased...
Some Derby school board members voiced concerns about anti-racism messages on the publisher's website, as well as company statements about diversity, equity and inclusion. They also said parts of a...
View ArticleTrump’s proposed tariffs target big U.S. trading partners. What that could...
Incoming president Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from countries such as China, Mexico and Canada. Many economists and commodity groups say these import taxes could boomerang...
View ArticleWhy Jean Peters Baker decided to step away from being Jackson County Prosecutor
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said she's faced threats and criticism for her decisions over the years — especially over the prosecution of ex-KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere. She spoke...
View ArticleHow can Kansas create more affordable housing?
Kansas lawmakers are considering ways to incentivize more affordable housing in the state, in response to a severe shortage that is driving up the price of homes. Plus: If you're still searching for a...
View ArticleJudge rules for UMB Bank in Thomas Hart Benton trust case. Artist's heirs...
A five-year legal battle between the heirs of Missouri painter Thomas Hart Benton and the Kansas City Bank that handled his trust has ended with a judge awarding the family a fraction of the millions...
View ArticleA Kansas City tradition at Christmas Ranch Tree Farm
Christmas Ranch Tree Farm in Excelsior Springs has been a destination for generations of families in the Kansas City area every holiday season — but it takes a lot of work. Plus: It's now a lot easier...
View ArticleKansas City's longest-ever rent strike could stretch into the new year: 'This...
Tenant unions in Kansas City and Independence started a rent strike in October in response to deteriorating living conditions that went unaddressed by landlords. There have been some small improvements...
View ArticleSearching for a Kansas City composer's stolen music
Kansas City’s Nora Holt was an accomplished pianist, composer, singer, music critic, and even a club-hopping socialite. She composed more than 200 musical works in her lifetime, but you've probably...
View ArticleMissouri governor commutes ex-cop Eric DeValkenaere's sentence for killing...
Eric DeValkenaere, who has been in prison for a year and two months, was released at mid-day on Friday, in time to be home for Christmas as his wife had asked of Gov. Mike Parson. The family of Cameron...
View ArticleJudge allows more public access to records in case of Kansas toddler killed...
The case hinges on whether Sniper 1’s safety outweighs the public’s interest in knowing the name of the Joplin, Missouri, police officer who killed two-year-old Clessie Crawford in Baxter Springs, Kansas.
View ArticleCollard enthusiasts are using science and preservation to lift up rare...
Collard greens are a nutritious vegetable with a rich cultural heritage in the U.S. Now, scientists and enthusiasts are working to preserve and popularize heirloom varieties that could be tastier and...
View ArticleThese Midwest cities are cutting pesticides from public parks with the help...
Beyond Pesticides is working to help cities phase out the use of chemicals like weed killers from public outdoor spaces. Advocates and organizers hope it will make communities healthier.
View ArticleJean Peters Baker on her time as Jackson County Prosecutor
Jean Peters Baker is leaving office next month after 13 years as Jackson County's top prosecutor. In a recent exit interview, she said she's faced threats and criticism for her decisions — especially...
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