Episodios

  • Prairie Village voters could 'abandon' their government

    Prairie Village voters could 'abandon' their government
    Aug 19 2025
    Voters in Prairie Village, Kansas, will be faced with an unusual question on their ballots in about three months: Shall the city abandon the mayor-council form of government? We'll hear about how a fight over zoning and housing wound up in a legal battle over the city government's structure itself.
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    14 m
  • Missouri Republicans barrel toward gerrymandering

    Missouri Republicans barrel toward gerrymandering
    Aug 18 2025
    Missouri Republican lawmakers say it's likely they'll have a special session to redraw the state’s congressional lines and eliminate Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's seat. But could the effort backfire? Plus, we'll hear from Missouri state Rep. Michael Johnson of the Legislative Black Caucus about their plans to fight redistricting.
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    15 m
  • Does the Tonganoxie Split protect Kansas City from tornadoes?

    Does the Tonganoxie Split protect Kansas City from tornadoes?
    Aug 15 2025
    Kansas City has seen a lot of storms this year, but the metro has avoided a devastating tornado. Some locals say there’s a reason for that: the Tonganoxie Split. But is there any scientific evidence backing up this long-standing legend?
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    12 m
  • What's happening with the ICE detention center in Leavenworth?

    What's happening with the ICE detention center in Leavenworth?
    Aug 14 2025
    A private prison company has fought for months to open an immigration detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas. Even though a court has temporarily barred the facility from holding detainees, CoreCivic has hired dozens of detention officers and is advertising more positions.
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    11 m
  • The fate of voter-approved paid sick leave in Missouri

    The fate of voter-approved paid sick leave in Missouri
    Aug 13 2025
    Last November, Missouri voters approved a measure that raised the minimum wage and allowed employees to earn paid sick leave. But state lawmakers have ensured that in less than a month, the sick leave requirement is going away.
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    11 m
  • This Kansas business is keeping marbles alive

    This Kansas business is keeping marbles alive
    Aug 12 2025
    There’s a community of collectors, artists and kids keeping the marble culture alive in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Plus: A lucky pig in eastern Kansas managed to cheat death after jumping off a truck transporting it to a feedlot.
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    15 m
  • Fierce competition to be Kansas' next governor

    Fierce competition to be Kansas' next governor
    Aug 11 2025
    Kansas Governor Laura Kelly only has one more year in office, and candidates are already lining up to replace her. We’ll learn about the crowded race to succeed the Democratic governor.
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    15 m
  • Lawrence and KU make their pitch to the World Cup

    Lawrence and KU make their pitch to the World Cup
    Aug 8 2025
    The eyes of the world will soon be on Arrowhead Stadium for a World Cup quarterfinal match. But Lawrence, Kansas, is also trying to get in on the action by promoting itself as the perfect training site for a team.
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    12 m