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The Kansas Supreme Court will allow the Republican-drawn redistricting map to stand, even though its opponents said it was racially and politically gerrymandered. Plus, after generations of protecting their amateur status, college athletes are now cashing in on endorsements.

Nearly 800 Missourians died of opioid overdoses in the first half of 2021, and there's one major cause: the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Plus, emails show how quickly the state of Kansas bent to a company’s wishes to keep information out of public view, reflecting a disturbing national trend.

It's down to the wire for Kansas City and other cities vying to serve as hosts for 2026 World Cup soccer matches. Plus, the fired Kansas health secretary says politics hindered the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kansas, a red state with its own litany of abortion regulations, has become an unlikelysanctuary for people across the Midwest and the South with even less access to abortion. Plus, Kansas City Today is talking to people across the city about what they've learned in year two of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kansas City's largest railroad company wants to merge with a larger Canadian company, a move that insiders predict may help reshape the transportation industry. Plus, a local organization is helping veterans trying to heal from "moral injury" by writing and sharing poems and stories about their experiences.

One of America's richest companies will pay nearly $30 million to the state of Kansas for allegedly overcharging Medicaid for pharmaceuticals. Also, some towns in the Midwest are offering free land or $15,000 no-strings-attached checks to attract new residents.

Republican Kris Kobach promises to sue the federal government every chance he gets if he’s elected Kansas attorney general. Plus, how a new program in Kansas City is already helping hundreds of tenants facing eviction.

A school librarian recalls ‘surreal’ police visits at a Missouri high school library. And a revolt is brewing at Emporia State University after 33 staff members were laid off due to budget cuts.

A former Days Inn hotel has been transformed into a unique sanctuary for Kansas City's unhoused population. Plus: A Missouri town offers a case study for what happens when rural hospitals close and jeopardize access to critical health care.

Rep. Sam Graves represents the largest Congressional district in Missouri. With a high-profile new position chairing the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Graves has a big platform and plans to use his influence to bring a lot of highway funding home to Missouri.