News across Greater Kansas City

Kansas City Star layoffs left the region with even less government accountability. It may get worse
Newspaper layoffs are nothing new, especially at the Kansas City Star, which cut another seven journalists in September. But as local journalism employment continues to decline, communities are losing ways to scrutinize public spending and hold government officials accountable.

'Free births' on the rise in Missouri and Kansas
Home births have been increasing in Missouri and Kansas. And "free birth," when a person gives birth without the help of a medical professional, has been popularized in recent years by influencers. Hear why experts are concerned, but women who have done it say the practice is…
Kansas dominance lifts Larson as Chase momentum swings
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - For a team that spent the better part of the NASCAR season getting grilled, the barbecue in Kansas Speedway‘s Victory Lane h...
Team Penske finds crucial 1.5-mile speed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Questions surrounded Team Penske on intermediate tracks entering Kansas Speedway. By the time Sunday's race ended, the organizatio...

Missouri doesn’t require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Asking the right questions is just the first step. Actually getting support, especially for moms in rural Missouri, is where providers say things get even harder.
Briscoe reflects after costly Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Chase Briscoe knew Kansas Speedway represented a critical opportunity. After two straight rough outings in the postseason, the No....
Larson dominates Kansas, earns second Chase win
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Kyle Larson made a statement in Sunday‘s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Retaking the lead from Chase Briscoe with s...

Elk Grove’s Larson dominates Kansas, extends NASCAR championship lead
Sac County native leads 235 of 267 laps, scores historic perfect points day while adding another victory to his remarkable 2026 season KANSAS CITY – Elk Grove native Kyle Larson added another chapter to his NASCAR career Sunday, delivering a dominant performance at Kansas…

Kansas State agricultural economist predicts diesel prices will remain high through 2027
Elevated fuel costs are expected to squeeze farm profits and trickle down to consumers.
Riggs rues late-race wall scrape at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The opening two races of the Craftsman Truck Series postseason have been anything but normal for No. 1 seed Layne Riggs. Yet despi...
Honeycutt wins Truck race at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - On a near-perfect day, with the weather a notable exception, Kaden Honeycutt leaves Kansas Speedway with a victory in the Race to ...
What to Watch: Kansas
Track: Kansas SpeedwayLocation: Kansas City, KansasTrack length: 1.5 milesWhen: 3 p.m. ETWhere to tune in: USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM N...