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Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way.

Kansas City is home to talented musicians of all ilk. Here are some of our favorite local bands who entered NPR's 2024 Tiny Desk Contest.

Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was recently re-elected to another four-year term, will be paid $163,082 a year. Council members, who are considered part-time employees, increased their salaries to $81,538, although a majority of current members won't be sticking around to enjoy the bump.

After lifeguard shortages delayed and cut short last year’s swimming season, pools in the Kansas City area are opening right on time for Memorial Day this year.

What started as a point of pride for many people in one of the city’s historic Mexican American neighborhoods, now includes car shops all over the metro, and builders and riders from every background.

Can Kansas City's venerable shopping district hold onto its mix of prestigious national chains and trendy local businesses as it moves into its second century?

The Missouri artist’s descendants charge that UMB Bank, Benton estate trustees, mismanaged artwork in its care, even selling pieces without permission and below their true value.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently released new rules regarding the Waters of the United States that decide which bodies of water fall under federal protection. But a case the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on soon throws those rules into question and could mean less protection for wetlands.

Factors as far away as the Caribbean Sea and as nearby as the cornfields of Iowa can bring on that muggy, sticky feeling. For people with certain health conditions, it’s more than an annoyance.

A new report suggests just 22% of hospitals in Missouri are fully complying with regulations intended to help consumers know the true costs of medical services. Statewide organizations and Kansas City hospitals disagree.