Kansas City Homicides | COVID-19 & Summer Travel | Demand For Delivery

By Steve Kraske,

Luke X. Martin, Elizabeth Ruiz, Mackenzie Martin

Published May 27, 2020 at 3:46 PM CDT

An RV camper sits parked on the dirt shoulder of a paved road. — Vacations in recreation vehicles are on the rise as people look for alternatives to flying during the coronavirus pandemic.

Segment 1, beginning at 4:37: More community involvement is needed to slow the recording-breaking pace of homicides, says Jackson County's top prosecutor.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker looked at past success in reducing gun violence in Kansas City, Missouri, and why genuine community collaboration is vital to reducing the homicide rate.

Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County prosecutor

Segment 2, beginning at 27:58: Despite the pandemic, many summer vacationers are ready to stray farther from home.

RV travel has spiked during the pandemic, but it's not as easy as it might seem. With the pandemic in mind, we heard smart tips for close-to-home getaways.

Kathy Sudeikis, Acendas Travel agent
Sage Scott, TravelAwaits.com writer

Segment 3, beginning at 46:26: Delivery services see an increase in demand

Some businesses adapted better than others for a pandemic-induced surge in delivery service, but will the added demand remain post-coronavirus?

Matt Shatto, Shatto Home Delivery owner
Christine Clutton, The Wild Way Coffee owner

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I help you embrace what makes Kansas City fun and vibrant, whether it’s a championship sports franchise or a little-known wonder. I work with reporters to ensure KCUR stories on art, culture, and race fully reflect our diverse home so readers and listeners can take full advantage of what the metro has to offer. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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Elizabeth Ruiz

When you listen to Up To Date, I want you to understand decisions being made in the city, feel inspired by community members, and empathize with people who've had different experiences. As an Up To Date producer, I connect you to the news through conversations with community members and elected officials. Contact me at elizabeth@kcur.org or on Twitter at @er_bentley_ruiz.

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Mackenzie Martin

As senior podcast producer for KCUR Studios and a host of A People’s History of Kansas City, I interview everyday people and dig through old newspaper articles to unearth stories of the visionaries and renegades who created this region. I focus on bringing the past to life, so we can all better understand the city we live in today. Email me at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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