Midwest Newsroom

The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.

A survey of registered voters in four states showed a disconnect between policy rhetoric from lawmakers and candidates and what their constituents believe about a range of issues. We asked experts for an explanation.

More than 4,800 students are considered homeless in Nebraska, and school districts can do only so much to help. Many rely on partnerships with local organizations to support student needs outside of school.

The Midwest Newsroom partnered with Emerson College Polling to ask registered voters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a wide range of questions ahead of the general election.

What Midwest voters say about abortion, immigration, higher education and other issues.

The Midwest Newsroom and its partners found that homeless students eligible for enrollment, transportation and academic support in most rural school districts are not getting these services because the districts are undercounting students without stable housing and not applying for available funds.

A new survey from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center asked registered voters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska about measures on Nov. 5 ballots as well as a variety of political, social and economic subjects.

Kansas and Missouri agencies have paid thousands of dollars to Street Cop Training. Since The Midwest Newsroom and KCUR began investigating, police departments in both states have stopped using the private company to instruct officers.

El estatus migratorio, las barreras lingüísticas y la falta de información, todos pueden crear obstáculos para que inmigrantes accedan a subvenciones federales. Ahora un número de organizaciones están interviniendo para brindar apoyo directo.

Corazones Azules se fundó hace dos años como una manera para que las madres latinas en Schuyler compartan sus alegrías y dificultades criando niños con discapacidades. Hoy, han ayudado a recaudar miles de dólares para financiar un programa de seguridad.