https://www.kcur.org/news News en-US KCUR 89.3 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-18/how-electing-state-supreme-court-justices-could-change-kansas Kansas voters will soon decide if they want to elect justices to the state’s highest court, instead of the current, merit-based nomination system. Some former justices worry direct elections could interfere with important decision-making. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-18/how-electing-state-supreme-court-justices-could-change-kansas Nomin Ujiyediin, Seth Jahraus, Byron J. Love https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-17/white-house-ufc-missouri-man-fbi-charged-murder Daniel Eskridge of Caldwell County, Missouri, is among five people arrested and charged with plotting to attack and kill government officials on White House grounds. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:10:42 GMT https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-17/white-house-ufc-missouri-man-fbi-charged-murder Rob Edwards https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-17/soccer-in-kansas-city-from-youth-leagues-to-the-world-cup Soccer first came to Kansas City through youth leagues in the 1970s, and a co-founder of the Brookside Soccer Club tells us how it changed the city. Plus: We'll take you to last night's World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria, the first of six games in Kansas City. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-17/soccer-in-kansas-city-from-youth-leagues-to-the-world-cup Nomin Ujiyediin, Byron J. Love https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-16/food-for-peace-under-fire A federal program under fire from the Trump Administration has bought and shipped American grain to the world’s hungry for seven decades. Hear why the fight to save Food for Peace raises a fundamental question about the focus of U.S. international food aid. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-16/food-for-peace-under-fire Nomin Ujiyediin, Seth Jahraus, Byron J. Love https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-16/nebraskas-cornhusker-clink-divides-community-sparks-financial-questions Eight months after an ICE detention facility opened in rural Nebraska, state financial records, ongoing legal challenges, confusing finances and divided local reactions raise questions about whether the facility is delivering the economic benefits and transparency Gov. Jim Pillen promised — or if it is shifting financial and social costs onto a rural Nebraska community. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-16/nebraskas-cornhusker-clink-divides-community-sparks-financial-questions Ruth Bailey https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-15/deportaciones-missouri-kansas-inmigrantes-paises-terceros Desde el año 2025, la administración de Trump ha pagado miles de millones de dólares a distintos países para la reubicación de inmigrantes. Muchos siguen esperando en la región central de Estados Unidos, con su futuro y su seguridad en el limbo. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:26:52 GMT https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-15/deportaciones-missouri-kansas-inmigrantes-paises-terceros Steph Conquest-Ware https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-15/could-kansas-elect-a-democrat-to-the-u-s-senate-this-year Leawood pastor Rev. Adam Hamilton thinks he can bridge the divide in Washington and bring costs down for the people of Kansas. He spoke to KCUR's Up To Date about why he decided to run for Sen. Roger Marshall's U.S. Senate seat. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-15/could-kansas-elect-a-democrat-to-the-u-s-senate-this-year Brian Ellison, Seth Jahraus, Byron J. Love https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-14/12-dead-in-sunday-morning-plane-crash-in-butler-missouri The plane included 11 skydivers and a pilot, all of whom died in the the crash. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:08:40 GMT https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-14/12-dead-in-sunday-morning-plane-crash-in-butler-missouri Madeline Fox, Sam Zeff https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-12/third-country-deportations-immigrants-missouri Since 2025, the Trump administration has paid countries millions of dollars to relocate immigrants. Many still wait in the Midwest, their futures and safety in limbo. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:20 GMT https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-06-12/third-country-deportations-immigrants-missouri Steph Conquest-Ware https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-12/how-an-olathe-traffic-stop-led-to-deportation An Olathe police officer violated department policy by calling an ICE hotline during a traffic stop, a call that ultimately led to a man's deportation. Learn the details behind the traffic stop and an update on the man's family. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-12/how-an-olathe-traffic-stop-led-to-deportation Nomin Ujiyediin, Byron J. Love, Seth Jahraus