LEGO: Another massive catch for Crown Center. Why is Lego picking Kansas City for its new mega play palace? AMBULANCE: The metro’s largest ambulance service is feeling the heat. And it’s not just over response times. A KCTV5 investigation documents … Continue reading →

Kansas City Week In Review Podcast - Audio

KCWIR – May 13, 2011

MASSIVE JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT: Ford adds 1,600 new jobs and promises $1.1 billion investment in KC assembly plant PROSPECT AVE NAME CHANGE: More on the City Council member effort to erase Prospect Ave and rename it Martin Luther King Avenue. But … Continue reading →

KCPT Kansas City Week in Review – October 7, 2011

COVINGTON: A school district back in turmoil as John Covington resigns as superintendent of KCMO schools. The latest on this unfolding drama… KINDER: Will Peter Kinder’s “Penthouse” connection cost him the Governor’s Mansion? ZOO: Would you dig deeper into your … Continue reading →

August 26, 2011

PLAZA: A 9:00 pm curfew and $500 fines – what the city is now doing to curb hordes of teens on the Country Club Plaza. BROWNBACK: The Kansas Governor is making national news. Why Sam Brownback’s administration is returning $32 … Continue reading →

KCWIR – August 19, 2011

SATAN SANDWICH: Why is Kansas City Congressman Emanuel Congressman Emanuel Cleaver getting indigestion over a sandwich? IS NIXON A DEMOCRAT?: Why are some questioning the Missouri governor’s party credentials? CRUMBLING PIPES: More than 170 water main breaks in a month. … Continue reading →

KCWIR – August 5, 2011

PLASTIC ONLY: The latest controversy at the Power and Light District. CHECKING THE QUALIFICATIONS: Who checks whether a candidate is qualified for office? The surprising story of an area elected official who allegedly lied about everything. KANSAS GOP BROKE: Despite … Continue reading →

KCWIR: July 29, 2011

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: They say it will create 20,000 jobs in our region. KC Chamber leaders call it “Christmas in July.” It’s so big, the Missouri Governor is calling lawmakers back into session to pass it. What’s the big deal? … Continue reading →

KCWIR: July 22, 2011

AMERICAN ROYAL MOVES RODEO TO SPRINT CENTER: For the first time since it was built in 1975, Kemper Arena will not host the American Royal Rodeo. Instead. the annual fall event is heading to Sprint Center. Does this move spell … Continue reading →

KCWIR: July 15, 2011

TORNADO: Total devastation in Joplin. The lessons for Kansas City… CATHOLIC PORN: A child pornography scandal escalates. Some call for the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to step down. MCCASKILL UNDER FIRE: Missouri U-S Senator Claire … Continue reading →

KCWIR: May 27, 2011

SWEARING-IN: Sly James officially inaugurated as Mayor. THE OTHER MAYORS: Kansas City, MO may be the metro’s largest city, but aren’t other area mayor’s deserving of some attention, too? This week, our news reviewers pick out the metro’s most noteworthy … Continue reading →

KCWIR – May 6, 2011

Join moderator Nick Haines and this week's panel for a behind the scenes look at Kansas City's top news stories.