Mission

Back in March, flights in Europe were being cancelled and borders were closing due to COVID-19 fears. Two Kansas City musicians were in Paris, France, trying to get home.

Lila Symons was waiting in line at a grocery store in midtown Kansas City on Thursday, wearing a surgical face mask and pushing a cart full of paper goods…

In the end, the votes weren't close. About a week before Christmas, the Prairie Village City Council uanimously approved an ordinance barring…

Segment 1: Voters to decide on increasing funds for public library system and amendments to Jackson County Charter.Ballots in Jackson County on Nov. 6…

Recent discussions about protecting LGBTQ residents from discrimination in Prairie Village and Mission, Kansas, recall a similar, highly controversial…

Unleashed Pet Rescue in Mission, Kansas, took in 71 dogs from animal shelters affected by Hurricane Florence last week, and the vast majority are still up…

Kansas City's coffee shop scene has really blossomed over the past few years.In addition to coffee and tea drinks, a number of shops have also been…

Italian food. Those two words may bring up images of a pasta dish with red sauce, or perhaps a thick square of lasagna. Throw in a glass of wine, and…

Restaurants come and go. On KCUR’s Central Standard, our Food Critics — Charles Ferruzza, Mary Bloch and Jenny Vergara — have kept up with the latest…

We’ve been eating out of bowls for thousands of years.However, the idea of serving meals in bowls has become trendy in the United States. And it's not for…

There once was a time when "sausage" meant links or patties served with pancakes.Not anymore, especially in Kansas City. We’ve seen a lot more sausage…

Brunch can take on many different forms.There’s the all-you-can-eat buffet, complete with waffle and omelet stations.And don’t forget the boozy brunch —…