BREAKING: Kansans voted to keep abortion legal in the state by rejecting a state constitutional amendment. n.pr/3vC4imK

At least 12 people have died in the past 2½ years in crashes at Missouri railroad crossings that had been scheduled for repairs but were never completed, The Star has found. kansascity.com/news/state/mis…

This was a v well-done Martin Kaste segment on Morning Edition about the nationwide rise in deadly violence since the start of the pandemic, and whether it represents a "new normal": npr.org/2022/08/29/111…

Just four words: Poland, we love you! ❤️

The most important person at NPR you've never heard of. Ken elevated reporters and fought flyover stereotypes for decades, and the network is immeasurably better for it. npr.org/2022/10/11/112…

Kansas ranks among the worst in the country for its mental health problems and its inability to get care to people. By Rose Conlon of KMUW and Kansas News Service #ksleg kmuw.org/news/2022-10-1…

"Clearly, this is a known problem. And it's not just our family… but the whole area has been affected. So I'd say that's a failure on the part of everyone who had knowledge about this to do anything about it.” The Midwest Newsroom investigated this story. loom.ly/4iGVPBQ

"The bird isn't supposed to give you pause. It's supposed to get you into the store." via Frank Morris

You are never going to meet a smarter, more dedicated and decent reporter than Dan Margolies. It's been an honor working with him.

With the impending arctic blast coming later this week (-30º windchill?!), a request: If you plan to crime, kindly notify dispatch beforehand so we can discuss your plans If you don't plan to crime, but accidentally find yourself criming, please call and provide your location

NEW: A FedEx driver died after an Amtrak train crashed into a truck in Pleasant Hill, Missouri Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is currently at the scene investigating the incident. loom.ly/dWcK0Bc

At the Super Bowl victory parade, Frank Morris: "Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes got on stage, about as humble as a liquored-up Super Bowl MVP in an enormous bejeweled professional-wrestling-style belt can be." NPR Morning Edition

Tough day at NPR: Four podcasts canceled, 10 percent of workforce laid off. We'll learn more about who is leaving the network in hours and days to come. My story: npr.org/2023/03/23/116…

Quite a story on a 'miracle nun' by one of my favorite #publicradio reporters buff.ly/46hJmCd Frank Morris

Happy to speak with Frank Morris NPR about trust and rural US healthcare It's a well done story, well worth a listen cc: Council on Foreign Relations 1/ npr.org/2023/08/28/119…

"It just sucks being so scared. I'm 23. I grew up when Sandy Hook happened. Feels like nothing ever changes. I wanted to come out because it's a very lonely feeling and I didn't want to be alone." - Isabella Vides, who attended last night's vigil in Kansas City, Missouri. NPR

#KCSTRONG Below are photos of Patrick & Brittany Mahomes - after visiting with two of the shooting victims. An 8&10 year-old shot while celebrating their hometown team. The family tells us both are ok but have a long road to recovery. FOX4 News Kansas City