The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced on December 22 that the building has reached the end of its lifespan, and all tenants are required to vacate by January 31, 2026. Many questions, including where the stations will move and what future costs will be, remain.
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The American Historical Association awarded A People's History of Kansas City from KCUR Studios its top prize for historical podcasts. The annual Sinclair Prize recognizes the skill and artistry of podcasting that disseminates historical knowledge to the broader public.
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NPR's Tiny Desk and the beloved This Old House radio shows will join the family of weekend programming on KCUR 89.3, beginning on Oct. 18. It's part of a slate of changes to the broadcast schedule.
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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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More than 1,000 people participated in KCUR's first-ever Big Summer Giveaway, but only one person could take home the grand prize of $20,000.
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Among the new professionals joining KCUR's board are executives at The Marshall Project and the Latinx Education Collaborative, and leaders at Burns & McDowell and DRAW Architecture. Laura Clark of the News Press & Gazette was voted unanimously as the new board chair.