Madeline Fox
News Director, KCURThe vibrant, diverse Kansas City metro is trying to make its mark on the global stage. As KCUR’s news director, I strive to bring you stories — wherever you usually find them — that help you stay informed, better know your home and reflect the joy of being in your community.
I previously worked as a K-12 education reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, and as a reporter for the Kansas News Service covering foster care, mental health and military and veterans’ issues. I also covered Palm Beach County for WLRN in South Florida.
Email me at madeline@kcur.org.
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The Kansas City Royals finally picked a spot for their new ballpark: Crown Center. While the financials have yet to be figured out, one architecture expert says that the initial design and location look good — with one exception. -
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Clay and Jackson counties around 9 p.m. -
A tornado hit Cass County on Friday night, causing significant damages to homes and other buildings in the early evening. The Friday storms capped off a week of extreme weather, bringing colder temperatures for the weekend and drier conditions next week. -
The National Weather Service says there's a chance of strong winds and hail, with a low risk of tornadoes, on Tuesday across the metro. -
Meteorologists confirmed tornadoes in Franklin County and Linn County, Kansas. The Kansas City metro area went under tornado watch around 6:30 p.m., before lightning storms and rain rolled in. -
Voters around Kansas City went to the polls yesterday, and we'll break down the elections. Plus: A community health center in southeast Kansas is working on solving rural health workforce shortages by introducing elementary schoolers to... frog dissections. -
A judge ruled that the Republican-leaning “Missouri First” congressional map will be in effect for the November election. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit to stop a referendum effort, claiming that voters don't have the power to overturn the map.
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Only one bus route currently drops off at MCI's terminal, but the World Cup's pop-up transit route will change that — temporarily. -
On April 7, voters around Kansas City, Missouri, will decide a number of critical local issues in their communities. That includes multiple school board races, whether to renew Kansas City’s earnings tax, who will lead Independence, and more. -
Sometimes, after an accident, medical bills force families to give up nonessential expenses, like their kids’ sports. A local charity is helping families in that situation. We'll hear from the organization’s founder and families the group has helped.
