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January 19, 2022 A growing investigation into KCKPD
A federal grand jury investigating a controversial former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective has demanded records about other staff and incidents within the police department. Plus, hunting contests have sprung up in Kansas as the state's coyote population grows.
18 min
January 18, 2022 Social media pans 'storage bins' for the homeless
A major question for unhoused residents in Kansas City is where to safely store their possessions while staying in shelters or looking for work. Most shelters allow clients to bring a single bag of possessions, and residents often say they would rather stay in a tent than risk losing their belongings. As KCUR's Carlos Moreno reports, the city has started providing 30-gallon bins for residents to lock away possessions and retrieve them as needed. While some advocates call it a step forward, others are panning the program and saying the bins—which look like rolling trash cans—are an insult to unhoused residents.
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Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love with Trevor Grandin and edited by Gabe Rosenberg & Lisa Rodriguez.
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12 min
January 18, 2022 Social media pans 'storage bins' for the homeless
A new program for Kansas City's unhoused population provides 30-gallon bins for people to safely lock away belongings, but is the city's attempt at a good deed dismissive of people experiencing homelessness?
12 min
January 17, 2022 A heritage trail worthy of Kansas City, Kansas
The Heritage Trail project began with a 2008 master plan for Kansas City, Kansas, that envisioned a green city with neighborhoods whose residents are healthy and fit, infrastructure that ensures clean air and water, and a community that embraces its diverse culture and history.
13 min
January 17, 2022 A heritage trail worthy of Kansas City, Kansas
For years, residents in a Kansas City, Kansas neighborhood have heard they're getting more green space, walking trails and projects to preserve their rich history. KCUR's community engagement reporter Laura Zeigler reports that community groups and the Unified Government are planning a trail and green infrastructure connecting Kaw Point to the Quindaro Townsite.
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Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love with Trevor Grandin and edited by Gabe Rosenberg & Lisa Rodriguez.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate
13 min
January 14, 2022 Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas
With the city at its worst point yet in the pandemic, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas speaks with host Nomin Ujiyediin about how the city is handling the omicron surge and the ways that politics affect policy.
15 min
January 14, 2022 Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas
What role do city leaders really play in slowing down COVID-19 infections, and how do their actions or inactions affect residents? Host Nomin Ujiyediin spoke to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the local government response to the omicron surge, the importance of listening to health care workers and scientists, and the legal challenges the city faces in trying to deal with the pandemic.
Read a transcript of the interview here.
Contact the show at [email protected]. Follow KCUR on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love with Trevor Grandin and edited by Gabe Rosenberg & Lisa Rodriguez.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate
15 min
January 13, 2022 A huge win for Kansas City Public Schools
Kansas City Public Schools has regained full accreditation after a decades-long struggle. But while the district is celebrating the news, Superintendent Mark Bedell says they "have a lot of work to do." Plus, workers providing care for people with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities have been quitting in droves during the pandemic.
18 min
January 13, 2022 A huge win for Kansas City Public Schools
After 22 years, Kansas City Public Schools is fully accredited. In 2000, the district was the first in the nation to lose accreditation. Since then, students, staff and parents endured multiple leadership changes and a cycle of gaining and losing provisional accreditation. KCPS superintendent Mark Bedell spoke with KCUR's Steve Kraske about what it took to get the district back on track — and what accreditation means for KCPS families.
Plus, direct care workers, who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, have been quitting in droves. In response, Missouri and Kansas service providers are working long hours, wait-listing care and consolidating services. KCUR reporter Jodi Fortino tells us what this exodus means in 2022.
Contact the show at [email protected]. Follow KCUR on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love with Trevor Grandin and edited by Gabe Rosenberg and Lisa Rodriguez.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate
18 min
January 12, 2022 Missouri Republicans vs. themselves
Missouri Republicans are divided over how to draw new congressional districts that would benefit their own party, leaving House Democrats in a unique position of having leverage over their GOP counterparts this year.
14 min

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Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, it’ll be waiting in your…