Kansas City is the only UNESCO City of Music in the United States. Four local musicians recently traveled to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to participate in a global music exchange.

Each Wednesday at 11 a.m., the student-run program streams live on Facebook and features local and national news from across Indian Country. The show is produced collaboratively by students from Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

Despite hinting that it could happen, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson won't say for sure whether he will pardon or commute the sentence of Eric DeValkenaere, the former KCPD officer serving six years in prison for killing Cameron Lamb. Parson spoke to KCUR's Up To Date about his tenure before leaving office on Jan. 13.

This year, Kansas Citians have several ways to enjoy "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens' holiday story of redemption, including a musical and modern take. Three Scrooges in Kansas City's live-theater adaptations spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about getting into character and the lessons they take away from the tale.

Earlier this December, the Kansas City Rose Society launched its Save the Pillars Campaign, which aims to raise $20,000 by the end of the year to help restore the historic stone structures in the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden in Loose Park.

Kris Ketz been a news anchor with KMBC for over 41 years, and has received numerous awards and accolades over his long career, including an Emmy. He caught up with KCUR's Steve Kraske as part of Up To Date's new series "5 Questions."

Kansas City is draining Brush Creek in order to clean the famously dirty waterway that runs through a large portion of the city. Cars and shopping carts are among the items that workers have found.

Drivers might unknowingly be exposing themselves to violations of their constitutional rights. Legal experts discuss privacy violations related to car insurance, the "Kansas two-step," and what to do if you're pulled over.

A new report from the Missouri Independent shows that Lucas received tens of thousands of dollars to pay for travel, Super Bowl tickets and more from the nonprofit Mayors Corps of Progress for a Greater Kansas City Inc.

Kansas City officials have signaled they want to retake control of animal control services from KC Pet Project. City Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley says the next iteration of animal control must ensure irresponsible pet owners face consequences.