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Kansas City Today — Daily News
Kansas City Today

Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, it’ll be waiting in your feed every weekday. Hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin.

Copyright: © 2024

Latest Episodes:

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Hamilton faces attacks on faith in Kansas U.S. Senate race Oct 28, 2026
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Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is blaming his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, for a "split" in the United Methodist Church. But the reality is much more complex. Plus: Missouri voters will once again decide whether to restrict abortion access in the state. How is it different from the last ban?
Adam Hamilton, a prominent United Methodist pastor, is facing criticism from Roger Marshall's campaign over his role in the church's division. The Kansas News Service's Grace Hills examines the claims and the complicated history behind the split.
Two years after Missouri voters approved constitutional protections for abortion, Republican lawmakers are seeking to reverse them. St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg explains what Amendment 3 would change and what's at stake in November.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Adelyn Mui and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — This Missouri Senate race is a key target for Democrats Oct 27, 2026
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Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson and Democratic state Rep. Keri Ingle are competing for a closely watched state Senate seat representing Lee's Summit and Blue Springs. The race could determine whether Republicans maintain their supermajority in the Missouri Senate.
Missouri's 8th Senate District has become increasingly competitive as the Kansas City suburbs shift politically. The two candidates have raised millions of dollars and differ on major issues, including public education funding and private school vouchers. KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin speaks with the Missouri Independent's Annelise Hanshaw about what's at stake in the race, where the candidates stand and why it's drawing so much attention.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Adelyn Mui and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Dive into the Missouri ballot as Nov. 3 election nears Oct 26, 2026
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Midterm elections are just over a week away, and a lot is at stake for both Republicans and Democrats in Missouri. Several key measures and races appearing on the ballot could have big impacts on the future of the state's political ecosystem.
KCUR's senior news analyst, Brian Ellison, spoke with Kacen Bayless, with The Kansas City Star, about what he's looking out for in Missouri ahead of Nov. 3.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Seth Jahraus and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Missouri Amendment 8 would put sheriff elections in the state constitution Oct 23, 2026
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Every four years, most Missouri counties elect a sheriff to lead law enforcement efforts. That process is outlined in state statute, but if voters approve Amendment 8 at the polls on Nov. 3, the election of sheriffs will also be required in the state constitution. Plus, 30 years ago, roadrunners were spotted in only 28 counties in Kansas, or about a fourth of the state. But a changing climate has pushed the birds north to new territory.
The Amendment 8 question has largely flown under the radar for political organizers. KCUR's senior news analyst, Brian Ellison, helped outline the specifics of the ballot measure on Up To Date with Steve Kraske.
Wile E. Coyote, that dogged canine from Saturday morning cartoons, is getting a lot of love right now thanks to a new film titled “Coyote vs. ACME.” But his longtime co-star is having its own special moment right here in Kansas, as KMUW's Meg Britton-Mehlisch reports.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Seth Jahraus and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Breaking down the election for Kansas governor this November Oct 22, 2026
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With less than two weeks until Election Day, Republican Ty Masterson leads Democrat Cindy Holscher in the race for Kansas governor. Plus: How the deportation of a parent can affect children's mental and physical health.
Kansas Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher is working to boost her name recognition as she campaigns against Republican Senate President Ty Masterson. Both candidates have made education a priority, but face different challenges heading into November. Kansas Statehouse reporter Zach Boblitt explains.
Immigration enforcement doesn't just affect those who are deported. The Midwest Newsroom's Steph Conquest-Ware reports on one family navigating the sudden absence of a parent, and the lasting effects of family separation on children.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Adelyn Mui and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Dorothy gets ruby pointe shoes for the Kansas City Ballet Oct 21, 2026
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In the Kansas City Ballet’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” running through Oct. 25, Dorothy Gale’s ruby-red pointe shoes sparkle with hundreds of tiny rhinestones. Plus: Horse racing is back in Kansas for the first time in 16 years, with gambling revenue helping attract competitors from surrounding states.
Creating a little magic takes a lot of work. KCUR’s Julie Denesha went behind the scenes with the Kansas City Ballet to see the craftsmanship that goes into one of the most recognizable accessories from "The Wizard of Oz."
The reopening of Eureka Downs could signal a new chapter for Kansas horse racing. Roger Nomer of the Kansas News Service has more about the oldest horse racing track west of the Mississippi River.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Adelyn Mui and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — What's behind the Jackson County anti-crime sales tax vote Oct 20, 2026
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Jackson County voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to renew the county’s 1/4-cent anti-crime sales tax, known as COMBAT. The tax generates between $25-30 million per year to support the county's crime and drug prevention efforts.
If passed, the tax will be renewed for 10 years to fund courts, the county prosecutor’s office, law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations. KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with Up To Date's Halle Jackson about what a vote for this renewal means.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Adelyn Mui and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Where Marshall and Hamilton stand on Kansas issues Oct 19, 2026
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The U.S. Senate race in Kansas has attracted national attention. But where do Republican incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton stand on affordability, healthcare, the war in Iran and other issues that matter to Kansan? Plus: Missouri produces the third-most beef cattle in the country but the spike in diesel prices has been hitting farmers hard.
It’s a tighter race than usual for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, with both major parties pouring in lots of resources and a flurry of political advertising — President Donald Trump is even planning a trip to the Wichita area Monday to support Marshall’s reelection bid. But where do the candidates stand on issues that matter to Kansans? Kansas News Service editor Stephen Koranda and political reporter Grace Hills get into it.
Missouri produces the third-most beef cattle in the country, and it also grows a lot of corn and soybeans. That diversity has been a buffer against bad years but diesel prices have soared in recent weeks, and those prices touch all those farming sectors. KBIA's Tanner O'Neal Riley reports Missouri farmers could still take steps to ease the blow, but many aren't.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Kansas City used flawed math for its Royals stadium financing Oct 16, 2026
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The Kansas City Council passed a financing package that moved the Royals’ stadium development forward in a big way. The deal will tap 30 years of tax growth to repay the costs of construction, to the tune of $1.4 billion. Economists say it's deeply flawed.
KCUR reporter Celisa Calacal outlined how Kansas City plans to finance the new Royals ballpark, and what the experts say, on Up To Date with Steve Kraske.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

An illustration showing the Kansas City skyline with the words "Kansas City Today" — Are Kansas City's roads any safer for kids? Oct 15, 2026
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Since a 9-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car while riding her bike to school in Kansas City one year ago, city leaders, local organizations, and families have been trying to improve traffic infrastructure and car culture to make streets safer.
Since Hazen Workman-Duffy's death last October, signs banning right turns on red have been installed in dozens of school zones. KCUR’s Celisa Calacal sat down with education reporter Jodi Fortino to talk about the changes to traffic safety.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Adelyn Mui and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Gabe Rosenberg and Emily Younker.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.

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