Sherman Smith
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Kansas Reflector
A new Kansas law, passed by Republican lawmakers over the governor's veto, requires that people using private facilities like bathrooms and locker rooms must use the facility that matches their biological sex at birth. Texas recently implemented a similar law, but vague guidelines for investigating complaints are sparking frustration.
JoLynne Martinez
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Heartland Conservation Alliance
Lance Cheung
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USDA/ FLICKR
The latest: MO + KS lawmakers return
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Dr. Wenjun Ma will use the money to work alongside Dr. Wesley Warren and Dr. John Driver to better understand how a chicken's pulmonary network rewires itself after an HPAI infection. -
KC Water began the Westport Stormwater Improvement Project in January of this year to combat flash floods that have regularly put sidewalks and parking lots in Westport under water. They know the flood mitigation is needed but it makes daily life difficult for people who work, shop and eat in the area. -
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum recently revealed its vision for a new, expanded campus and hotel that will make it possible for the museum to host more exhibits and turn 18th and Vine into a destination. It’s just one of many ongoing development projects aimed at revitalizing the historic jazz district. -
St. Louis Public Radio spoke to Lyah LeFlore-Ituen about her plans for the African American History Initiative, the importance of preserving Black history and what makes St. Louis' Black history so remarkable. -
Farm aid promised last December is still months away from being paid out to fruit and vegetable growers. But industry groups say it won't be enough to get them through tough market conditions. -
As companies launch an array of protein-rich products and new federal dietary guidelines advise Americans to prioritize protein, nutrition experts have mixed feelings about the new emphasis on protein. -
U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt expect Missouri Republican-backed ballot issues will succeed even in a tough election year. -
Introduced by Republican state Rep. Wendy Hausman, “The Taylor Swift Act,” would offer a path for Missourians to sue when someone has distributed or published an AI-generated sexual image of them without their written consent. -
Some marijuana growers in Missouri “gift” their product in exchange for donations. It's a practice that exists in a legal gray area created by a single clause in Missouri’s Constitution: Adults 21 and older may gift up to 3 ounces of cannabis to another adult “without consideration.”
Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel into Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.
