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How and where to go plogging in Kansas City

With Earth Day this month, you can celebrate nature while contributing to a healthier planet.

Climate

You&#x27;ve heard of jogging. You&#x27;ve heard of picking up litter. Combine the two, and you get &quot;plogging.&quot;Why it matters: Earth Day is this month, and locals are looking for ways to celebrate nature while contributing to a healthier planet.

Thousands could lose Medicaid in Missouri, Kansas

New rules could leave thousands without coverage by 2027.

News

Missouri and Kansas are adjusting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Medicaid" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/health" data-vars-content-id="1f619b0c-d2f5-416e-bd1e-10b9d1a09d67" data-vars-headline="Thousands could lose Medicaid in Missouri, Kansas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/health" target="_self">Medicaid</a> budgets ahead of federal changes expected to cut coverage for thousands of people.

🍬 KC shops rolling out Easter goodies

Check out these local holiday sweets ahead of April 5.

Food and Drink

Easter is hopping closer, and for some, that means candy.The big picture: Local confectioners are rolling out seasonal sweet treats as residents seek to stock their baskets.

A bridge in Kansas is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The bridge entertainment district — which includes a restaurant, beer garden and event space — is set to open April 1.

A decommissioned railroad bridge over the Kansas River is being transformed in a way that &quot;feels very similar&quot; to New York City&#x27;s High Line, Friends of the High Line executive director Alan van Capelle tells Axios.Why it matters: The one-of-a-kind project in Kansas City has garnered local and national support for its ambition and design, and could provide a blueprint for future transformational projects.

Amazon is building "air traffic control for drones" as it eyes expansion

Prime Air isn't just a cool way to get packages — it's part of an expanding tech network.

Business

Amazon officials say a fulfillment center in Kansas City, Kansas, is the first of many local launch sites for its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drone delivery program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/02/10/amazon-launches-drone-delivery-metro" data-vars-content-id="872c49aa-7f4f-4354-a675-cd19ec4156b0" data-vars-headline="Amazon is building &quot;air traffic control for drones&quot; as it eyes expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/02/10/amazon-launches-drone-delivery-metro" target="_self">drone delivery program</a>, which took to the skies earlier this year.Why it matters: It&#x27;s not just a cool way to get packages — it&#x27;s part of an expanding network of drone airspace technology that&#x27;s delivering items within hours and integrating with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first responders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/02/kansas-city-police-will-use-drones-as-first-responders" data-vars-content-id="872c49aa-7f4f-4354-a675-cd19ec4156b0" data-vars-headline="Amazon is building &quot;air traffic control for drones&quot; as it eyes expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/02/kansas-city-police-will-use-drones-as-first-responders" target="_self">first responders</a>.

Kansas City police will use drones as first responders

Drones will be launched remotely from "nests" throughout the city.

The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) is taking to the skies thanks to a fleet of drones, a new team of pilots and special permission from the federal government.Why it matters: Police say the technology will be used to respond to emergency calls faster and help officers on the ground, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local" data-vars-click-url="https://kansascitymag.com/police-departments-around-kc-are-deploying-camerad-up-drones-and-retailers-are-using-the-devices-to-deliver-packages-is-everyone-good-with-this/" data-vars-content-id="771eb851-820b-4b25-b8c5-ae144ed685b1" data-vars-headline="Kansas City police will use drones as first responders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kansascitymag.com/police-departments-around-kc-are-deploying-camerad-up-drones-and-retailers-are-using-the-devices-to-deliver-packages-is-everyone-good-with-this/" target="_blank">local</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national" data-vars-click-url="https://www.aclu.org/documents/eye-in-the-sky-policing-needs-strict-limits" data-vars-content-id="771eb851-820b-4b25-b8c5-ae144ed685b1" data-vars-headline="Kansas City police will use drones as first responders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.aclu.org/documents/eye-in-the-sky-policing-needs-strict-limits" target="_blank">national</a> concerns over law enforcement&#x27;s expanded reach remain.

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Amazon is building "air traffic control for drones" as it eyes expansion

Kansas City police will use drones as first responders