Frank Morris
Frank Morris has supervised the reporters in KCUR's newsroom since 1999. In addition to his managerial duties, Morris files regularly with National Public Radio. He’s covered everything from tornadoes to tax law for the network, in stories spanning eight states. His work has won dozens of awards, including four national Public Radio News Directors awards (PRNDIs) and several regional Edward R. Murrow awards. In 2012 he was honored to be named "Journalist of the Year" by the Heart of America Press Club.
Morris grew up in rural Kansas listening to KHCC, spun records at KJHK throughout college at the University of Kansas, and cut his teeth in journalism as an intern for Kansas Public Radio, in the Kansas statehouse.
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Farmers hurt by Trump's trade war with China celebrate news of agreement to ease some of the restrictions on commodities.
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Trump's trade wars and ethanol policy hurt farmers, but polls show his support among them remains strong, and may be growing as the impeachment query moves forward. -
GM's decision to close five North American facilities has left some striking workers worrying if theirs may be next. Plants making cars have been hardest hit.
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More than 250 employees have quit, and others are expected to follow suit before the Sept. 30 deadline for reporting to work in the Kansas City area. Critics of the move say research will suffer. -
New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.
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The record rainfall and flooding in the Midwest has affected outdoor recreation. Boat sales are down, lake communities are hurting, and rainouts and cancellations are running high.
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Trade wars are eroding markets. Wet weather is closing planting windows. USDA won't say how it's allocating trade aid. Farmers in the Midwest are concerned as a cloud hangs over the growing season.
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Several tornadoes struck Missouri overnight, destroying homes and leaving at least three dead in the state. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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A plan to move USDA research groups out of Washington, D.C. has towns clamoring for high-paying jobs. But critics say it's part of an effort to gut objective research and cut jobs at the two agencies. -
A plan to move USDA research groups out of D.C. has towns clamoring for "700 high-paying jobs." But critics say it's part of an effort to gut objective research and cut many jobs at the two agencies.
