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The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. "Operation Epic Fury" will be "massive and ongoing," President Trump said Saturday morning.
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The latest: MO + KS lawmakers return
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- Las familias de Missouri que necesitan ayuda para el cuidado infantil hacen frente a una nueva lista de espera
- Bienvenido, Lionel Messi: Este verano Kansas City será la sede de Argentina en la Copa Mundial
- Cómo un periódico radicado en St. Louis encendió la chispa de la Revolución Mexicana
- Trump eliminó 2800 puestos de trabajo federales en Kansas City y miles más en Missouri y Kansas
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A dramatic weather swing is about to hit Kansas City as record warmth gives way to a potentially disruptive winter storm Sunday evening into Monday. The National Weather Service says the weekend forecast remains uncertain — with possible rain, snow, and freezing rain or sleet on the table. -
Missouri state Sen. Rick Brattin, of Harrisonville, is running for the 5th congressional district even though he does not currently live there. The Kansas City-area race is attracting a big list of Republican hopefuls because it was redrawn to include rural areas hundreds of miles away. -
A creative studio in Kansas City is home to hundreds of years of printing technology. Organizers of Greenhouse Print Space host classes and clubs where professionals and hobbyists alike can create new art. -
Christopher Dunn was convicted of murder in 1991 based on the testimony of two adolescent boys who both later recanted. A judge threw out the conviction in 2024, but the Missouri attorney general's office has appealed the decision. -
A compliance report says the North Kansas City school district discovered procurement requirements weren’t being followed for payments to an vendor — whose owner was the brother of the IT employee approving invoices. -
The national governing body for gymnastics said it made the unusual move to terminate GAGE's membership because of allegations that coaches were not complying with the terms of their suspensions tied to claims of abuse. -
Some transgender Kansans received letters urging them to request new IDs that conflict with their gender identity and presentation, because their current ones are "invalid immediately." It’s the result of a new law that also regulates which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. -
Missouri currently bans trans athletes through the collegiate level from playing on teams that align with their gender identity, but the law expires in 2027. Republicans want to make it permanent, but Democrats argue it could invite scrutiny of young girls' bodies. -
Cities are grappling with how to proceed concerning the increase in data centers in Missouri. New legislation would require water permits for large-load consumers, and make them pay for grid infrastructure upgrades needed to provide them electricity.
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.
