Episode

Fighting pollution in Kansas' air and water

Podcast: Kansas City Today
Published: Jun 3, 2026
Duration seconds: 841
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Summary

Industries and cities used to pollute rivers so heavily that at least one caught fire a dozen times. But like the Spring River in Kansas, some waterways are now bouncing back. Plus: Residents in a small Kansas town are upset about a smelly landfill.