Lisa Rodriguez

The locally-directed mockumentary "Rennie," which premieres at the Folly Theater on Oct. 11 and 12, follows Renaissance Festival workers on a quest to save their small town from a devastating flood. It was filmed at Kansas City's own fair and features an entirely local cast.

The lawsuit from Republican Andrew Bailley alleges that Jackson County’s assessment process was unlawful and filled with systemic failures, “from failing to provide proper notice and inspections under the law, to coercing property owners to drop their appeals.”

Three people were killed in December 2021 when Kansas City firefighter Dominic Biscari sped through a red light at Westport Road and Broadway and crashed into an SUV, two pedestrians and a building. Biscari will avoid prison as part of a plea deal, but the Kansas City Fire Department said it will seek his termination.

Accusations that Jeff Church sexually assaulted multiple young men began circulating last week. On Saturday, he resigned from the prominent children’s theater. And on Monday, police confirmed his death.

Over the last few months at KCUR, we’ve been asking folks in our newsroom to describe their work in a different way — so that the communities we serve know what we do, and why we do it.

Research shows that Kansas City’s lowest-income neighborhoods are nearly 10 times more likely to be located near a tobacco retailer than its highest-income ones and that flavored products are disproportionately marketed to Black communities.

The vote, which fell largely along racial lines, comes after a 13-month hiring process, capped off by a bumpy final week. <br/>

Kansas City officials are deliberating who will become the next city manager, overseeing everything from snow removal to the annual budget.

Members of the city’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee refused to attend Wednesday’s meeting, stalling city business. They’re calling on Teresa Loar to be removed as committee chair.

Each person not counted in Kansas and Missouri could result in a potential loss of more than $1000 in funding for schools, health care and infrastructure. Advocates say a complete count would help racial justice efforts.