Kansas City PBS

09/04/2026

U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II, Mayor Quinton Lucas joined host Nick Haines for a town hall discussion exploring the history and current state of Highway 71 and debating what comes next.

Watch ‘KC Week in Review Special: The Future of 71’ tonight at 7:30 p.m.

09/04/2026

We're happy to announce that Kansas City PBS has received seven nominations for the 2026 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards 💫

👉 Check out the nominated content at the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

From Independence, Missouri, to Osawatomie, Kansas, data centers are angering residents and spurring bipartisan opposition.

In a time dominated by national politics, data centers have encouraged many Americans of differing ideologies to become more civically engaged, especially on the local level.

Troy Harp moved to rural Osawatomie, Kansas, in 2002 for a quiet li...

09/03/2026

“In this case, I think it’s very easy to bring people together.”

In a time dominated by national politics, data centers have encouraged many Americans of differing ideologies to become more civically engaged, especially on the local level.

Kansas City PBS Dow Jones Fellow Maggie LeBeau, reports from Osawatomie, Kansas.

👉 Watch the full video on YouTube. Link in bio.

09/02/2026

Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean the reading has to be 📚

Check out our staff's picks for what you should add to your bookshelf this fall!

👉 Want more?! Click the link in our bio to view more recommendations and join the PBS Books Readers Club.

09/01/2026

September at Kansas City PBS 💫

Never miss a Kansas City PBS event! RSVP or subscribe to Kansas City PBS Live! at the link in our bio.

08/31/2026

Your September Passport lineup just dropped! 🎬

Stream your favorite series and catch the latest documentaries on the PBS App with Kansas City PBS Passport.

Become a Kansas City PBS member and stream Passport content today through the link in our bio!

08/30/2026

Updating your will probably isn’t at the top of your summer plans... but it could be the most important thing you do this month!

With Kansas City PBS, you can easily create or update your will for free. Join thousands using Giving Docs to secure their legacy this Make-A-Will Month. Future you (and your loved ones) will be so glad you did.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/YFHU50ZFRuv

08/30/2026

"He doesn't want a flamethrower." 🔥

What is Mayor Quinton Lucas hoping to see in the person who replaces Andrea Bough on the City Council? As Bough prepares to replace Tracey Lewis as president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, attention is turning to who will fill her seat.

Our panel weighs in on the discussion in the latest episode of 'Week in Review'. Watch now on the PBS App and the 'KC Week in Review' YouTube Channel. Link in bio.

08/29/2026

The Plaza is changing, but how different will it look? 🤔

With $1.5 billion in development on the table, the focus could shift from retail to residential.

Hear the discussion on this week's episode of 'Week in Review' on the PBS App or on our brand-new 'KC Week in Review' YouTube channel. Link in bio.