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Shahla Farzan/Harvest Public MediaFood assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That's led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites. -
Sherman Smith/Kansas ReflectorAn open letter signed by a majority of Kanas bishops encouraged Kansans to see immigrants as humans, not criminals. Meanwhile, the Kansas Legislature is pushing the governor to "fully cooperate" with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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The city won't work with CJR Construction Group for two years, after the company repeatedly violated its prevailing wage rules. This is the first time Kansas City has debarred a contractor in years. -
The federal lawsuit targets decisions from President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate billions in funding for law enforcement, medical and scientific research, food benefits, education and more. -
The leader of UnidosUS has decried the humanitarian and economic damage of the Trump administration's immigration raids. -
The governor signed legislation about religion in public schools, using cellphones during the school day and protections against discrimination related to hair style or texture. -
Peat bogs sequester a massive amount of the Earth's carbon dioxide. But even as scientists work to better understand bogs' sequestration, the wetlands are under threat. -
The U.S. could lose up to 15 million acres of forestland to development by 2060. One effort to keep forests intact is to give landowners a financial incentive through the carbon market. -
The annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help researchers better understand bird populations and whether species are declining. -
The value of public media funding is likely to become a trending topic in the coming year, so KCUR has put together answers to some common questions on how public media funding works. -
Whether you're fighting for your right to party, celebrating "Red Kingdom" or firmly in your Reputation era, here are some pump-up songs and parodies to get you ready for the 2025 Super Bowl. -
With plans to beef up funding for law enforcement and have the state take over control of the police department in St. Louis, Kehoe hopes to make public safety the cornerstone of his administration. He's also promised to eliminate the income tax.
