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.

Javelin missiles are in short supply and restocking them won't be easy

Frank Morris
Calls to volunteer fire departments are at a high but they have few first responders

Frank Morris
Volunteer fire departments that the U.S. relies on are stretched dangerously thin

Frank Morris
'You never get over it.' Remembering the EF5 tornado that hit Joplin in 2011

Frank Morris
Wind storms hit the Midwest, starting fires and knocking millions off the power grid

Frank Morris
What Russell, Kansas, meant to late Senator Bob Dole

Frank Morris
Former Sen. Bob Dole, who fought for disability rights, has died

Frank Morris
Hurricane Nicholas Has Drenched The Gulf Coast, Including Louisiana Areas Hit By Ida

Frank Morris
Two Weeks After Hurricane Ida, Tens Of Thousands in Louisiana Are Still Without Power

Frank Morris
Louisiana Family Must Decide Whether To Stay After Ida Or Move To A Safer Place

Frank Morris