Brian Munoz, St. Louis Public Radio
Local government reporter Savannah Hawley-Bates will attend nationally-recognized business journalism and fiscal reporting programs in Washington, D.C. and New York City. The fellowships will help bolster her reporting on the 2026 World Cup and its impact on Kansas City.
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Rodriguez brings more than a decade of experience to the organization's top journalism role. Starting her career as a KCUR intern, Rodriguez has served as news director for the last five years. -
Lowe was honored with KFF Health News reporter Bram Sable-Smith for their series, "The Injured," which follows the survivors of the mass shooting at the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade. -
One Grand Prize winner will take home $20,000, and proceeds from the raffle will benefit the local journalism of KCUR. Tickets are just $20 each, and you can enter as many times as you want. -
There's still time to help. -
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on a bill that could rescind years of funding for public media stations like KCUR. It's a critical moment for the future of local journalism in the United States.
