Cassandra Isobelle Flores
KCUR intern, summer 2026Cassandra Isobelle Flores is the 2026 summer newsroom intern for KCUR.
Born in the Philippines and now residing in Kansas City, Flores will graduate from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in December 2027 with a dual degree in sociology and communications. She previously interned for the school’s student-run publication, Roo News, and will serve their 2026-27 editorial team next semester.
Flores does freelance illustration in her free time, but you can also find her restaurant hopping around Kansas City.
Email her at cassandra.flores@kcur.org.
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It'll be nearly a week before Kansas City crews can fix the cave-in on Southwest Trafficway near 31st Street, which has forced the closure of several lanes. -
Wyandotte County resident Raúl Álvarez is still feeling the aftermath of the Aug. 18 storm that left thousands around Kansas City, Kansas, without power and with significant building damage. County officials continue to call for volunteers. -
As kids head back to school and pools start to close, enjoy some fun and food-centric festivals this weekend around Kansas City. -
Public funds from city and state sources would contribute 60% of the cost for the Crown Center stadium, possibly through tax-exempt bonds. The Royals will have "no obligation to repay or otherwise support payment of” those bonds, leaving the city to cover any shortfalls. -
On Aug. 15, Kansas City, Kansas, Animal Services responded to a hoarding case in the city’s Northwest neighborhood with over 80 dogs on the property. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department say the investigation is ongoing. -
On Monday, Aug. 10, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to cut the number of routine immunizations for American children. Only states can require vaccinations for children to enter school or day care. But many health experts pushed back, saying the order would not make children's lives safer and further erodes vaccine trust for parents. -
The National Weather Service says Kansas City residents will feel temperatures climb starting Tuesday afternoon and throughout the rest of the week. Here’s a guide on what to expect and how to stay safe under these stifling hot and humid conditions. -
The Kansas City Plan Commission unanimously blocked a motion for a 384-foot data center on top of a historic building in the Quality Hill neighborhood. Community groups want a total ban on future data centers. -
The Kansas City Plan Commission unanimously approved the rezoning in an Aug. 5 meeting, making way for a $3 billion Royals ballpark district. Planning officials said the zoning request will be the first step in the redevelopment process. -
After garnering close to 50% of the vote in a crowded primary, attorney Stacy Lake may be the next official to carve out policies and weigh in on the Jackson County budget. Lake will take on the sole Republican candidate, Alan Rohlfing, in the November general election.
