Jodi Fortino is a General Assignment Reporter at various outlets including The Kansas City Beacon and St. Louis Public Radio. She covers a range of topics with a focus on regional interest and world news, particularly in government and politics, as well as team sports in the United States and LATAM. Jodi's work has been featured in several prominent publications such as KMUW 89.1, Kcur-Fm, KBIA 91.3 FM, Iowa Public Radio, High Plains Public Radio, and The Hutchinson News.
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Jodi's coverage primarily focuses on local education and government announcements in the Kansas City area, with a strong emphasis on school-related issues such as test scores, bond measures, and initiatives to support students. She may be interested in pitches related to educational policies, local government decisions impacting schools or student welfare, and human interest stories within the education sector.
Given her focus on specific locations and topics like standardized testing and LGBTQ+ equality at a local level, she would likely respond well to sources who can provide insights into these particular areas. Community activists, educators with experience in addressing these issues locally or experts familiar with regional educational policies could be valuable sources for her articles.
Pitches that align with Jodi's focus on hyper-local education news concerning Kansas City area schools are more likely to resonate with her compared to broader national-level trends or general political news.
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By: Jodi Fortino
Kansas City could approve a plan for a new Royals stadium located downtown as early as Thursday. Opponents say city leaders are undermining their vote against a downtown stadium, while supporters say they're looking forward to new jobs.
By: Jodi Fortino
Unexpected Blooms has been spreading recycled flowers — and joy — to senior care facilities for the past 10 years. Now, it's supporting the next generation of florists with a scholarship for local community college students.
By: Jodi Fortino
The Kansas State High School Activities Association voted to sanction girls flag football as an official sport, giving teams more opportunities for competitions, funding — and recognition.
By: Jodi Fortino, Brian Munoz
An Amtrak train rolls into the Gateway Station in October 2021. The Missouri Department of Transportation has expanded Amtrak's Missouri River Runner service to accommodate people traveling to Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup.
By: Jodi Fortino
Kansas City students were welcomed by organizers with the Missouri Workers Center and Sunrise Movement KC to protest federal immigration enforcement and data centers.
By: Jodi Fortino
A four-member team from English Landing Elementary School in the Park Hill School District created its exhibit based on the book “The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade” because of its anti-bullying message.
By: Jodi Fortino
The family of Charles Adair, who was killed in the Wyandotte County jail last July, said bodycam footage shows sheriff's deputies kneeled on his back “until he was breathless.” They've filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the sheriff and six of his deputies.
By: Jodi Fortino
School leaders in the Kansas City area are grappling with how to balance their budgets and continue serving students as they face declining enrollment, state funding shortfalls and property tax caps.
By: Jodi Fortino
A teacher in the Olathe School District created an entire curriculum around the FIFA World Cup to make sure students know about the tournament and the cultures that make it happen.
By: Jodi Fortino
Schools around the Kansas City metro are working to connect families with food, housing and other resources to make sure kids have the support they need until they return to class in the fall. Here's where to find free meals, mental health support and more.
