Kansas lawmakers propose new restrictions on abortion providers
The Kansas Legislature will consider bills that would amend the state’s ‘born alive’ law and prevent abortion providers from purchasing liability insurance from a state fund.
View ArticleSporting Kansas City hired Gavin Wilkinson despite misconduct ties, then cut...
Wilkinson was fired from a previous leadership role in women's professional soccer over multiple investigations, including into the sexual misconduct of a former Portland Thorns coach. Kansas City...
View ArticleKansas City is smack in the middle of a brutal cold front. Here's what to know
The cold front will still be expansive, bringing dangerous cold temperatures into the Midwest. Wind chills ranging from negative-15 to negative-30 are expected in Kansas City through Saturday morning.
View ArticleKansas City is smack in the middle of a brutal cold front. Here's what to know
The cold front will still be expansive, bringing dangerous cold temperatures into the Midwest. Wind chills ranging from negative-15 to negative-30 are expected in Kansas City through Saturday morning.
View ArticleInside the Kansas City airport, an 18th and Vine barbershop is turning heads
Armon Lasker built a strong base with his first barbershop, in Kansas City's historic African American neighborhood. At his second location, Lasker wants to give clients a 'pre-flight pampering...
View ArticleKansas City's brutal winter weather brings injuries and illness for...
Across greater Kansas City, at least 3,000 people live at least part-time on the streets. This January, trench foot, frostbite and COVID-19 are surging.
View ArticleMissouri Republicans aren’t done trying to restrict trans health care
Last week saw significant developments in two deeply divisive areas of Missouri law. What will lawmakers do with legislation limiting transgender rights and health care this year, and will voters...
View ArticleMore Midwest states are moving to block foreign ownership of farmland in 2024
At least 21 states are considering legislation to block foreign companies and individuals from purchasing farmland. The issue has gained momentum in recent years.
View ArticleFast food hamburgers are helping Kansas ranchers save dwindling native...
In western Kansas, seas of corn and wheat stretch out across the plains, but a huge portion of those fields used to be native grassland. To conserve what’s left, a new program will work with ranchers,...
View ArticleKansas City Chiefs head to their 6th straight AFC Championship. Here’s what...
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will defend their AFC championship Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite their regular-season woes, the Chiefs' chances for back-to-back Super Bowl wins are still...
View ArticleWhy Kansas City's weather has been so wild
Despite recent outbreaks of intense arctic air — dropping Kansas City's temperatures below zero — winter has been the fastest-warming season for most of the Midwest. In fact, these brutal cold snaps...
View ArticleFacing a $42 million budget gap, Wichita will close some schools at the end...
Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld said a number of factors will go into deciding which schools to close and consolidate, including enrollment trends, the building’s age and condition, staffing levels and...
View ArticleWhat to know about new labor union membership numbers in the Midwest
According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Iowa and Nebraska saw gains in union membership while Kansas and Missouri unions saw slight declines.
View ArticleTobacco products still kill thousands across the Midwest, says new report
In its State of Tobacco Control study, the American Lung Association gives most of the region poor grades for curbing smoking and the use of other tobacco products.
View ArticleWhy Sporting KC hired and then un-hired Gavin Wilkinson
Kansas City first announced Gavin Wilkinson as sporting director earlier this month, leading to a quick outcry from fans. Wilkinson was fired from a previous job as a women's soccer team president...
View ArticleKansas City residents are seeing enormous energy and gas bills. Here's how...
After an especially cold month, Kansas City residents can expect energy and gas bills sometimes topping $200. Utilities like Evergy, Spire and Ameren need approval on their rates from regulators in...
View ArticleThese 7 Kansas City area restaurants and bars are James Beard Award...
The Kansas City region is shining bright once again in the national food competition. The Town Company, The Campground, Affäre, Chewology and Westport Cafe have been named among the best restaurants in...
View ArticleKansas City will now give you a municipal ID to get city services and open a...
Kansas City’s Fountain Card, which has fewer requirements than a traditional ID card, will help residents who have issues getting government-issued identification by easing access to water services,...
View ArticleKansas City students have gotten so many snow days
Students across the Kansas City region have lost a lot of school days because of snowy conditions and below-zero temperatures. That's left families scrambling to find child care, and schools figuring...
View ArticleA Kansas tax credit can help with child care costs for small businesses....
The credit is designed to encourage small businesses to offset costs for their employees and get money shaved off their state tax bill as a reward, but advocates say the Kansas hasn’t done a great job...
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