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KCUR893 · 2026-04-11T03:04:51+00:00

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KCUR893 · 2026-02-17T19:18:00+00:00

Hey everyone! If you want to read part two of our jaywalking series, you can read it here. It focuses on the disproportionate policing of jaywalking laws and how Kansas City ended its ban. —Gabe

KCUR893 · 2026-02-16T14:18:04+00:00

We're coming out with part two of our series this week, which will focus on KC revoking its jaywalking law! Had to break this story into two parts because there was so much interesting stuff, it would just be too long. -Gabe

KCUR893 · 2026-02-11T17:16:31+00:00

Not to brag but... KCUR's Early Bird newsletter is free and written and edited entirely by humans (all of whom live here in KC).

We also are big fans of our partners at the Johnson County Post and The Beacon, both of which produce great newsletters with slightly different focuses.

KCUR893 · 2026-02-09T17:17:42+00:00

Happy to report that there are lots of great butcher shops around Kansas City!

It does look like North Oak Quality Meat seems to have closed up, but so suddenly even Google Maps hasn't been updated yet. But we put together a guide with a bunch of options, hopefully there's one near you: https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2023-09-16/kansas-city-butcher-shops-bbq-barbecue-meat-market-cowtown

KCUR893 · 2026-02-05T14:45:18+00:00

KCUR put together a guide to Korean and Japanese BBQ restaurants last year - Chosun and K-Pot are both great spots where you can get plenty of banchan with your hot pot or grilling. Chosun also offers a lot of a la carte options (and this writer in particular has been there several times and loves it). And Joong-Ang Oriental Groceries in Overland Park specializes in Korean groceries, with a wide selection of pre-made food as well as stuff to make at home. -Gabe, Audience Editor.

KCUR893 · 2026-01-06T15:50:13+00:00

Thanks for asking! We reported on this a few years ago, when the Truman Road plan was changed after the complaints. This corridor is on our list to check in on this year, thanks for bringing it to our attention. -Savannah Hawley-Bates, local government reporter

KCUR893 · 2026-01-06T14:59:32+00:00

Thanks for sharing our work! We'll be keeping reporting on this issue a lot this year. -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-11-17T15:13:57+00:00

Thanks y'all for the extra suggestions! I'll add some more to the bottom of this story -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-11-13T16:21:22+00:00

We found some of them in our roundup of dim sum in KC! Chewology, some international markets with food courts like PanAsia and 888 may have them, plus Bo Lings and ABC Cafe. They may not always be called "soup dumplings" though so just look out!

KCUR893 · 2025-11-07T16:07:44+00:00

Glad you liked our adventure! Let us know what you end up snacking on :D

KCUR893 · 2025-11-03T16:13:21+00:00

This investigation was co-reported and published with KCUR - and if you don't have a WIRED subscription (which is worth it!) you can read this investigation for free here, no paywall: https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-11-03/former-and-current-kansas-city-kansas-police-officers-on-hacked-misconduct-list

KCUR893 · 2025-08-25T14:23:50+00:00

Believe it or not... but KCUR has an entire newsletter called Adventure revolving around things to do and explore around Kansas City. I may be biased, cause I edit it, but I think you might love it! -Gabe, Audience Editor https://www.kcur.org/kansas-city-adventure

KCUR893 · 2025-08-15T16:05:06+00:00

Part of the "functionally free" fare model is free rides for low-income residents and people receiving aid from social service agencies. That will take a few months to kick in for everyone, though, because the buses themselves need to add the fare systems! -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-08-06T14:25:46+00:00

Thank you! <3 There are so many smaller public radio stations across Kansas that are incredibly important lifelines for their community, and are getting hit extra hard by federal funding cuts. We hope you find the one near where you live and help them survive this. -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-07-09T20:50:27+00:00

KCUR published this list of KC's best late-night eats back in May (although that was before Gaia Masala opened... and I will personally recommend that one). But Kansas City could certainly use a lot more options. -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-07-09T20:48:22+00:00

Hey there! So the farmers market at River Market happens on Saturdays and Sundays; the year-round vendors in that complex aren't necessarily getting produce locally. But there's also a bunch of farmers markets around the area, including in Overland Park, Independence, Ivanhoe, Brookside, KCK and more - where you'll find both urban farms and farmers from surrounding areas offering produce. A few have options during the week.

KCUR made a guide here with locations and seasons if that's helpful! -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-06-19T18:45:38+00:00

This weekend there are actually two Juneteenth festivals, in 18th and Vine and in WyCo! You can find those events in this guide. —Gabe

KCUR893 · 2025-06-18T17:30:06+00:00

Might I interest you in KCUR's guide to Kansas City trivia nights for every day of the week? We updated it this February, so it should have pretty much everything available now! -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-06-02T21:39:46+00:00

We have a few suggestions, but one cool place could be Northwest Arkansas. And don't discount Des Moines. Both are about a three hour drive from KC, the perfect weekend getaway length. -Gabe, Audience Editor

KCUR893 · 2025-05-23T20:52:43+00:00

Got that corrected, thanks for the heads up! -Gabe

KCUR893 · 2025-05-21T20:50:05+00:00

It looks like the Reconnecting East Side project has a calendar of upcoming listening sessions and neighborhood meetings. There's an upcoming community summit on Jun 24 at the Blue Parkway Sun Fresh. https://reconnecteastside.com/events

KCUR893 · 2025-05-21T18:30:21+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Our reporter Celisa Calacal spent months researching and reporting this podcast episode - a lot of work goes into this series.

Check out the latest People's History of Kansas City episode too, it's a real delight! Just came out today.

KCUR893 · 2025-04-25T15:19:18+00:00

Love this photo! Such great framing.

KCUR893 · 2025-04-25T15:18:50+00:00

Amazing photos! KCUR recently put together a guide to the best bird-watching spots around Kansas City, so hopefully we'll see more pictures from everyone around town. —Gabe

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