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Unemployment in Kansas City and other Missouri cities rose to a nearly 3-year high
Missouri’s unemployment rate increases fell in line with most places across the country. Nearly 90% of metro areas included in a new federal report saw hikes.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson doesn’t plan to issue blanket pardons for marijuana offenses
Parson has also been outspoken against a November ballot issue that would amend the Missouri Constitution to legalize recreational marijuana and expunge the records of nonviolent offenders.
Once radical, George Crumb's music is now classic
Combining extended techniques with classical music traditions, George Crumb's work invites you to explore an entirely new world through sound.
Midwest Newsroom, Missouri Independent hosting community discussion on lead levels in children
Over the last six months, NPR’s Midwest Newsroom and The Missouri Independent have worked to figure out why children in our region have high levels of lead their blood. A event on Aug. 30 offers members of the public to ask questions and share their concerns.
Blizzard Closes Out The Long Holiday Weekend In Kansas And Missouri
The blizzard only lasted a few hours, but it dropped inches of snow and wreaked plenty of havoc Sunday, closing 235 miles of Interstate 70 in Kansas for…
Roeland Park, Kansas, Tackles Climate Change By Reaching Across City And State Lines
The National League of Cities (NLC) awarded $10,000 to eight cities across the country this week in an effort to build capacity to "take action on climate…
Kansas City Area School Closings On Tuesday
Updated: Tuesday, 7:18 a.m.A storm is expected to move across the Kansas City area Tuesday bringing moderate to heavy snowfall.A winter storm warning has…
Kansas City Area School Closings On Thursday, December 18
The following schools are closed, unless noted otherwise:Alta Vista Charter SchoolsAntioch Bible Baptist ChurchAcademy for Integrated ArtsAlbany R3Avenue…
A Digital 'Christmas In Color' Comes To Kansas City's Historic 18th & Vine District
Despite last minute changes to accommodate coronavirus concerns, organizers hope the holiday cheer brings the community together and boosts morale and business.
Kansas City Public Schools Will Vaccinate Teachers Next Month So In-Person Learning Can Start In March
Missouri has entered the next phase of coronavirus vaccine rollout, which includes teachers and other essential workers.
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