Southbound U.S. 63 in Randolph County opens after a semitruck crash caused its closure Monday morning.

A special program is bringing empty Kansas City storefronts back to life by placing entrepreneurs in prime downtown spaces to show off for an influx of international visitors. City leaders hope the program leads to long-term opportunities for small businesses and building owners.

Democrats want enrollments paused and lawmakers to investigate, while Republicans say the state should fix the breach without disrupting the program

The Voluntary Action Center headquarters opened April 6, with other services on the campus to open in the coming months.

Daniel Paulino stole the money from Velda City over the course of almost four years.

Twelve states lead by Republicans are defending President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail ballots from legal challenges mounted by Democrats.

Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation is happening as homeowners face soaring insurance costs, partly due to threats from climate change.

Florida Republicans have pushed hard to drop some vaccine requirements for children. But after many months, their efforts stalled out. Could this week's special legislative session get the job done?

Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation.

Booneanza '26 is a county-wide, puzzle-based treasure hunt that's also a fundraiser for the Boone County History & Culture Center. On today's show, find out more about this "thrilling, competitive and challenging race" to find (and win) a diamond valued at $10,000 from treasure hunt mastermind David Wilson and Chris Campbell, BCHS executive director. April 24, 2026

The new legislation would prohibit antisemitic and discriminatory speech in schools. But the Supreme Court has already ruled that if discriminatory or hate speech causes disruption in a classroom, schools can regulate it.

The city has opened a bidding process for a new Material Recovery Facility, with submissions due May 12.

Kyngg J'Brion Prince was a vibrant and strong 11-year-old who died in April 2025 after numerous health challenges. His grandmother, Georgia, and Dr. Amruta Padhye join us on today's show to talk about his legacy and the efforts underway to name a patient room after him at Children's Hospital.

Officials say replacing invasive species with native trees can help restore ecosystems and support wildlife

Author and historian Greg Olson discovered the subject of his latest book, Jeffrey Deroine, while researching the Iowa Tribe of Native Americans. "What I really like about this story is...it changed a lot of the preconceptions I have about what it was like to be an enslaved person in Missouri and a free person of color in Missouri." April 22, 2026