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.

The legislature-mandated report reviewed pregnancy-related deaths between 2019 and 2023. During that period, 340 Missouri women died while pregnant or within one year after the end of a pregnancy.

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.

Annual inflation hit 3.5% in June, down from May's more than three-year high — but the resumption of the conflict with Iran threaten to push up inflation as energy costs once again spike.

AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most.

The U.S. military says it's begun its blockade of ships entering or exiting Iran's ports, as Iran vows to assert its own control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Shelter Insurance agent Mike Messer tells us how post-COVID supply issues have increased repair times and driven up insurance costs, and why consumers should meet with their agents annually to review coverage, especially for items like jewelry and fine art that may need separate policies. July 14, 2026

The Missouri Department of Agriculture updated requirements for animals coming from areas at risk for New World Screwworms.

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

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

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

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