Plan needed
Public radio in Kansas City is a major asset that provides news, music and features that enhance our quality of life. The loss of federal funding in 2025 was a major blow. Now there is another.
Just before Christmas, the University of Missouri-Kansas City gave KCUR and Classical KC barely one month to vacate the building on Troost Avenue that they’ve occupied for decades. They must be out by Jan. 31 — or sooner. UMKC cites “safety” concerns.
Although the building needs attention, it seems doubtful the situation is so dire that our public radio stations should soon find themselves homeless. UMKC should not have evicted them so summarily, knowing that an orderly transition would take more time. UMKC needs to develop a solid and more reasonable plan. Its current position is neither…