Amendment 1 reauthorizes a sales tax of one-tenth of 1% that provides money for soil and water conservation projects and Missouri's state parks system.

The city will start to put wheel clamps on vehicles with four or more unpaid parking citations.

Four candidates are vying to replace state Sen. Brian Williams in a primary competing with ballot measures, a congressional race and the county executive contest.

Pesticide pollution is a problem especially in the middle of the country. And sometimes there's enough of it to possibly hurt aquatic plants and animals.

On Thursday morning, federal officials raided a food manufacturing facility in Kansas City. The operation is an extension of federal efforts to ramp up immigrant arrests during the World Cup.

Switzerland faces Argentina, the Messi-led juggernaut and returning World Cup champions, this Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival hopes to close with a bang, offering big-name headliners like Sheryl Crow, Tech N9ne and The All-American Rejects.

NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.

South Carolina's governor says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother. Top Republicans, including President Trump, have coalesced around the pick.

Rashida Jones and Will McCormack met decades ago, when McCormack's sister set them up on a date. It didn't work out as a romantic pairing, but it was the start of a long-running creative partnership.

Discover why the local housing market has shifted into a buyer’s market with today's guests, Dean and Amber Klempke from Iron Gate Real Estate. They tell us how an increase in inventory, negotiable closing costs, and strong opportunities for first-time buyers make now a great time to purchase a home. July 13, 2026

Our “District After Dark” series takes us to The Blue Note where Mike Nolan, senior market director, tells us how the nearly 100-year-old iconic venue and its sister space, Rose Music Hall, host everything from concerts and weddings to memorials and major touring acts like Modest Mouse and Pixies. Mike reflects on 15 years of memorable shows—including a life-changing Gary Clark Jr. performance—and looks ahead to upcoming seasons packed with versatile indoor-outdoor events. July 10, 2026

Gov. Mike Kehoe is requesting President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster after severe weather in Missouri in June.

The Boone County Commission voted to add an expiration date to the proposed tax to fund a new county jail.

Season 32 of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series features another full lineup of concerts, from the kickoff party on August 23rd through the April 29th Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert (honoring Cuban music) with Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Josh Chittum gives us the full rundown on today's show! July 9, 2026

In a Facebook post, Ramsingh said living in Mexico allows his family to be closer to friends and relatives in the U.S.