Mili Mansaray
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The Beacon
Unhoused people face unique challenges in voting. Learn how to register to vote with a step-by-step guide tailored for homeless people in Kansas City. Here's how to get necessary documents like a birth certificate and state ID.
Anna Spoerre
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Missouri Independent
Carlos Moreno
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KCUR 89.3
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Doug StremelSpanning several genres including cultural criticism, political commentary and memoir, "Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class" compiles Smarsh's strongest work from the last decade, and solidifies her as one of the country's leading voices on socio-economic class. -
Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3Learning how to navigate important and often confusing student loan decisions can be difficult. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with two financial advisors to learn helpful tips that can make it more manageable.
To save Oklahoma from treacherous tornados, scientists in the 2024 blockbuster “Twisters” try to use a real-life technique called cloud seeding. But would this really work? A new episode of Seeking A Scientist is out now!
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The arch was built to honor Rosedale soldiers who fought in World War I. After the monument fell into disrepair, the community has spent decades restoring it. Now, neighbors are throwing the arch a birthday party to celebrate. -
Cattle contribute more greenhouse gases than other livestock. The reasons behind that have some ranchers trying to address environmental impacts, while experts say there are also ways for you to curb your plate’s climate footprint. -
Tonia Haddix operates Sunrise Beach Safari near the Lake of the Ozarks. But PETA is pushing for Haddix to be charged with perjury and obstruction of justice — and for her license to be revoked — after Haddix was shown lying to a judge about a chimpanzee's death. -
According to a recent report, 19% of responding Missouri military-connected families said they were facing low or very low food security. Some Kansas City organizations are working so members of the military community don’t have to choose between the expenses of day-to-day life and going hungry. -
The Kansas Chamber, a top lobbying group, invited candidates to speak to its members and other voters. -
A Missouri Botanical Gardens Victoria lily held up under 142 pounds, besting competitors from gardens and zoos around the world. The St. Louis institution has been growing water lilies since 1894. -
A new federal lawsuit filed against Circle of Hope Girls Ranch, a now-shuttered Christian boarding school in Missouri, says a 13-year-old girl faced “abuse, harassment, forced servitude, assault, fraud” and other mistreatment by the camp owners. -
Some public and private colleges in Missouri are sending graduating high school seniors acceptance letters even though the students never applied. The direct admission program is in seven Missouri schools this semester. -
Aric Jones, a longtime friend of the Kelce brothers, is bringing his streetwear brand Homebred from Cleveland Heights for a six-month showroom at KC Beauty Collective. Jones is no stranger to Kansas City, but the brand's arrival is well-timed to the start of the NFL season.
