Cody Newill
Audience Development SpecialistCody Newill was born and raised in Independence, Missouri, and attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He has been in a variety of roles at KCUR, including afternoon newscaster, general assignment reporter and, most recently, part of KCUR's audience development team. Cody won a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for his work curating kcur.org in 2017. You can reach him at cody@kcur.org.
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The Kansas City Council will continue to discuss an ordinance that would raise the city's minimum wage. Dozens of activists from Stand Up KC, a group… -
Activists and low-wage workers gathered on the steps of the Kansas City's City Hall Thursday to start what they say will be a week-long fast in support of… -
More than 4,000 members of the Mennonite Church USA gathered in downtown Kansas City July 2 to meet, worship and pass church-wide resolutions together at… -
A Lee's Summit fireworks stand that was blown over by a tornado has reopened just before the Fourth of July. High winds caused the tent to collapse… -
A new emergency shelter for children in Wyandotte County opening up this summer got a little help from the community Saturday.The proceeds from the "Luau… -
Marriage equality advocates in Missouri and Kansas rejoiced Friday as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states are not allowed to place bans on unions by… -
Kansas City Mayor Sly James floated to an easy victory over opponent Vincent Lee in Tuesday's municipal election, while Katheryn Shields beat out… -
In the aftermath of the shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, faith leaders in Kansas City are focused on moving forward.At… -
During the summer months in Kansas City, it's common for the sweet scent of fresh-cut grass to waft through the muggy air. And while that smell might be… -
In 2014, more Kansas City voters over the age of 90 showed up to the polls than those under the age of 30 did, according to a voter analysis by civic…
