Up To Date

Officials in Clay County, Missouri and at the state level in Kansas have expressed that they are not interested in negotiating with the Royals anymore on a new stadium deal. Are the Royals starting to run out of options?

The Kansas City Library and Kansas City Star have collaborated to release The Star's historical photo archives, which features hundreds of thousands of photos spanning much of the 20th century. 

A Lawrence author gives an inside look at 40 years of KU basketball history

The Switzerland native has experience coaching in Europe and the United States, and played defensive midfielder for his country in the World Cup during his playing days.

Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver joined Up To Date to discuss the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and a critical vote in Congress on Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Emily Wales discusses upcoming trial on the constitutionality of Missouri's abortion laws

A new book explores the cultural impact of Branson, Missouri, a tourist town that inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. Long known for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment, the Midwestern destination has become a stage that showcases today’s cultural and political divides.

Dr. Cuthbert Simpkins is developing treatments for treating sepsis and blood loss. Once it becomes commercially available, it could decrease the need for blood transfusions. 

With the new legislative session starting for Kansas on Jan 12, lawmakers could tackle bills pertaining to budget cuts, taxes, school reform and more before election campaigns start in the summer.

STAR bonds were used by the state of Kansas last month to convince the Chiefs to leave Missouri for the Sunflower State. University of Kansas associate professor Zachary Mohr joined Up To Date to discuss how STAR bonds work along with the risks and benefits of using them.

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson joined KCUR’s Up To Date for our series “5 Questions.” She discusses what she’s watching, listening to and reading outside of work — and how she feels about Kansas City right now.

What will Missouri lawmakers focus on in the 2026 legislation session? Pre-filed bills show that lawmakers are looking to phase out the income tax, reduce some property taxes, and invest in the state’s roads and schools -- although the budget surplus is quickly disappearing.

From fine-dining institutions to neighborhood favorites, we take a stroll down memory lane of since-closed Kansas City restaurants. These spots shaped generations of diners — and their closures have something to say about the city’s evolving food culture.

Every year during the holiday season, Kansas City's own Doug Frost joins Up To Date to discuss the state of the alcohol industry, recommend delicious options for the holidays, and taste several wines.

Kansas legislators leading the deal to move the Kansas City Chiefs see its approval as a major opportunity for the team and the new stadium’s location in Wyandotte County. On the Missouri side, businesses fear this will ensure the continued decline of the area around Arrowhead Stadium.

The Chiefs could be on the verge of announcing a move to Kansas. Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas joined Up To Date to discuss where things stand ahead of a planned "special announcement" by Kansas lawmakers on Monday afternoon.

Slow Rise's sourdough doughnuts nearly always sell out at the Lawrence and Overland Park farmers markets. Owner Jessica Dunkel says she hopes to open her Overland Park brick-and-mortar location within a month.

Whether you’re looking for a sourdough loaf, a croissant, or a cake, the Kansas City region is full of bakeries worth exploring. Here’s where to find the best from-scratch breads, pastries and more.

Gary Neal Johnson is retiring from his nearly 25-year run as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” He Joined KCUR’s Up To Date for an installment of our series “5 Questions,” and to discuss hanging up his hat after acting in the play for 40 years.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is about to begin her final year in office. She joined KCUR's Up To Date to talk about her policy priorities heading into the 2026 legislative session in Topeka, as well as the prospects for Democrats in next year's midterm elections.

KBIA’s The Next Harvest podcast tells the stories of farmers in the Midwest using regenerative agriculture practices and high-tech tools to make their farms sustainable -- including agrivoltaics, drones, precision agriculture, and cover crops. 

Whether you’re gathering with family during the holidays, or catching up on the best of the year before award season, Up To Date invited Kansas City film critics to share some great movies and television series worth catching.

Kansas City is using a $5 million grant to study how to reconnect communities torn apart by Highway 71. Commuters, residents, and urban planners continue to debate between several options about would be best for the neighborhood and traffic.

The Chiefs loss on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention for the first time since 2014. Can the Chiefs turn it around next year, or is this the end of one of the most impressive runs in football history?

No one knows for sure where the next ballpark of the Kansas City Royals will be located, but the intersection of 119th and Nall in Overland Park is under consideration. Residents living in that neighborhood say they have myriad concerns about that possibility.