KCUR community engagement producer Zach Perez joined in the NPR project "Seeking Common Ground," which facilitated dozens of small groups discussions across the U.S. One thing we heard from everyone was the feeling of being misunderstood.

For years, KCUR has reported on the accusations against former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski. On the day his federal trial was to begin, the newsroom was poised to cover it from inside the Topeka courtroom, the rally outside, and on the streets of Kansas City, Kansas. And then, he was found dead at his home.

KCUR's general manager joins the NPR governing board as one of 12 member station directors.

In October, a group of 18 KCUR fans and members joined together for an “Urban Hike Adventure” they purchased at our annual fundraiser RadioActive.

More than 1,000 registered voters were polled in each of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska about political, social and economic issues, in the first ever Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center survey.