Maria Carter

Kansas City’s airport advisory panel met in Union Station Tuesday morning.  Kansas City is looking at moving from its current three terminal layout to a new, single terminal.  Supporters of the new design say it’s a needed update to the 40-year-old structure because of security concerns. Opponents of the single terminal say the current system works well for travelers. 

The panel's co-chair, Bob Berkebile, says he learned a couple of things from what the group was calling airport school, and he notes getting informed is an important first step.

UMKC begins accepting applications for its Physician Assistants program following a change in Missouri law. Former Missouri Governor Bob Holden comes to Kanas City to welcome Chinese students to Missouri Boys and Girls State conference.  A delegation from Kansas, including Governor Sam Brownback, heads to the Paris Air Show.

UMKC Starts Physician Assistant Program

The Kansas City council looks at how to pay for the bus service.  Governor Sam Brownback stopped in Overland Park to sign a tax bill.  High beef prices in the super market are the result of a multi-year drought.

Council Committee Studies Bus Funding And Role Of ATA Board

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signs eight bills into law.  The MU Chancellor announces he will retire in November.  Farmers find it hard to constantly switch between floods and drought,

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon campaigns against a tax credit bill which he vetoed last week.  Kansas educators say they are in favor of Common Core Standards.  Maggots are being used in Branson to heal wounds and reattach limbs.

Although he’s opposed to cutting the higher education budget, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has limited options. A non-profit is bringing photography and words to highlight sustainability.

Sustainability In Pictures And Words

Higher education officials in Kansas look at increasing tuition.  An EPA study finds water systems need more $4 billion in upgrades.  The Johnson County Elections Board is recognized for using technology at the polls.

Kansas Republican responds to Democrats claims about the tax plan approved by the legislature.  Advocates say children didn’t fare well in the Kansas budget.  Too much rain presents problems for farmers.

A Republican retains the 8th Congressional seat left open when Jo Ann Emerson resigned.  Missouri revenue growth is still up even as it slowed in May.  The farm crisis of the 1980s brought lessons for one farming family.

The St. Louis Zoo is working to restore and endangered beetle to a prairie in southwest Missouri.  Kansas lawmakers have approved a disabilities plan despite objections.

St. Louis Zoo Continues Efforts To Restore Endangered Beetle

A new system help keep cell phone users in the loop about tornadoes and other emergencies.  Kansas early childhood programs could face cuts under current budget plans being debated.  The Missouri House Speaker tours the state publicizing legislative accomplishments this year.

A proposed expansion of the Sunflower Electric power plant in southwest Kansas has ran into trouble in court.  Officials break ground on a power plant for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.  After promising start to the season, the Kansas City Royals have been faltering recently.

Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka hoping to resolve differences in tax and budget bills.  Protestors gathered throughout the country objecting to use of genetically modified foods.

The USDA’s rural development program is threatened by potential cuts, and the agriculture department changes labeling rules to make it more clear where meat was grown and processed.

The Kansas City council votes to extend the red light program but puts off a vote on a new ethics code.  The Kansas City Ballet name Devon Carney as its new artistic director.  Officials will break ground for the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility next week.