Steve Kraske is a Professor of Communication Studies at UMKC. He specializes in regional interest and world news, with a strong focus on government, politics, public policy, and various aspects of real estate and legal affairs. Steve has been featured in notable outlets such as CDC Gaming Reports, KBIA 91.3 FM, and St. Louis Public Radio.
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Steve Kraske's coverage indicates a focus on local government and politics, with an emphasis on events impacting Kansas City and the states of Kansas and Missouri. He also covers cultural and societal topics relevant to the region.
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By: Zach Wilson, Steve Kraske
For the first time in five years, the nonprofit Historic KC has released its list of “Most Endangered Places” in Kansas City.
By: Elizabeth Ruiz, Zach Wilson, Steve Kraske
Democrat Chris Mann is running this November to unseat incumbent Republican Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach. Mann said he's focused on serving the people of Kansas and protecting customers, and argues that Kobach has prioritized his own political aims. Mann lost the same race against Kobach in 2022 by 1.6 points.
By: Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson
State Sen. Cindy Holscher, the Democratic nominee for Kansas governor, says she would work to fully fund special education, place a moratorium on data centers and legalize recreational marijuana if elected. She joined KCUR's Up To Date two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections to discuss her policy platform.
By: Steve Kraske, Collin Cornelison
The Arabia Steamboat Museum, home to the largest collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world, announced that it would leave its River Market location when its lease expires on Nov. 13. Museum owner David Hawley has been seeking a new home for years, to no success so far.
By: Elizabeth Ruiz, Steve Kraske
People who don't typically vote in midterm elections were the target audience during the Wednesday night debate between Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton. The outcome of the race could help flip the balance of power in the Senate.
By: Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson
Kansas City Rabbi Doug Alpert was detained for several hours by Israeli forces this week while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank. He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss what happened.
By: Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson
Keri Ingle, who has represented in the Missouri House since 2019, is running against outgoing Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson to represent Lee's Summit, Blue Springs and other cities in eastern Jackson County in the state Senate. Democrats are targeting the seat in hopes of breaking the chamber's Republican supermajority.
By: Halle Jackson, Steve Kraske
A body-horror novel about parasitic vampires, a beautifully designed scientific book about eerie plants and an exploration of family history narrated by the ghosts of ancestors are among Kansas City librarians' and booksellers' picks this Halloween season.
By: Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson
Kansas is just over one week away from the 2026 midterm election. Pastor Adam Hamilton, the Democratic candidate for U.S.
By: Seth Jahraus, Steve Kraske
Two teams from the Kansas City suburbs faced off for the inaugural Kansas title in girls flag football. Newly anointed champions St. James Academy hope it's a critical moment in advancing participation and support for women's sports.
