Oct 3rd, 2008 · For decades, Ford's F-series pickup truck was the best selling vehicle in the country. But this year, high fuel costs and battered economy have caused pickup sales to plummet. Now, Ford has a new more fuel efficient version of its popular truck. Frank Morris reports for member station KCUR.
Jun 18th, 2008 · The rising Mississippi River has broken through a half-dozen levees and forced major bridges to close. The record high water is consuming towns in its path. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports from Burlington, Iowa.
Jun 17th, 2008 · In Iowa, devastating floodwaters are beginning to inch their way down the southern part of the state. The next city that's in jeopardy of being swamped is the railroad hub of Burlington. Residents are digging in to try to save their town. Frank Morris reports from member station KCUR.
Jun 13th, 2008 · Rains drenching the upper Midwest for the past two months are driving up the price of a commodity used in everything from cold cereal to soft drinks, livestock feed and gasoline. Unless the region dries up quickly, nearly everyone is going to pay the price. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports.
May 11th, 2008 · Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes ravaged parts of Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia on Saturday, killing more than 20 people. KCUR reporter Frank Morris reports from the small town of Picher, O.K., which was devastated by a tornado.
May 5th, 2008 · One year ago today, the small town of Greensburg, Kan., awoke to a tornado ripping through their town. The storm destroyed many homes and countless possessions, and leveled all of the town's churches. After a year of rebuilding, and a weekend of reflecting on the natural disaster, many Greensburg residents have found renewed faith in their town and in themselves. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports from Greensburg, Kan.
Oct 10th, 2006 · A remembrance for a 47-year-old Samoan-American National Guardsman killed in Afghanistan. In Kansas City, the small Samoan community is rallying around the family. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports.
Jun 29th, 2006 · Fifty years ago, President Eisenhower signed the act creating the Interstate Highway System. It represents the largest earth moving project in human history -- so large that it's been called the "51st state." As Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports, the highway system accelerated suburban development, changed shipping, leisure travel and American culture as a whole.