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At issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or temporary conditions." Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is supporting the Trump administration's efforts to end the program.
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@kcur893 How much will Kansas City and Missouri residents end up paying for a new @Kansas City Royals ballpark? Likely hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line. After years of speculation the Royals announced they finally had picked Crown Center near downtown Kansas City as the location for a new ballpark and entertainment district. It’s estimated to cost about $3 billion, one of the most expensive @MLB ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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What began as an unexpected opportunity from family in 2018 has grown into a team of roughly 30 employees. Mr D's Donut Shop now has plans to open new locations in Overland Park and Kansas City, Missouri. -
You've decided to give the World Cup a watch, just to see what the rest of the planet is so mad for. Even if you played soccer as a kid, there's a lot that's said during the course of a game that may have you scratching your head. We've got you covered. -
Kansas City students were welcomed by organizers with the Missouri Workers Center and Sunrise Movement KC to protest federal immigration enforcement and data centers. -
Kansas City workers and activists are planning to rally at 5:30 p.m. at Washington Square Park downtown, across from the federal immigration court. Protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies, and demand protections for immigrants and unhoused residents during the World Cup. -
NBC's "Today Show" broadcast Thursday from the newly dedicated Route 66 Birthplace Plaza in Springfield, Missouri. Meanwhile, an event in Baxter Springs, Kansas — one of the inspirations for Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie "Cars" — featured the release of 100 lanterns into the sky. -
Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry. -
If the referendum qualifies for the November ballot, Missouri voters would be asked whether to approve the redistricting plan passed by Republican lawmakers. A citizen group sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins accusing him of writing a biased summary, and two courts have now agreed. -
Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall while Steve Kraske interviews movers and shakers from around Kansas City? You can catch a live broadcast of Up To Date at Rainy Day Books in Fairway, Kansas, the week of May 4-8. -
The Resurrection church leader had pondered challenging incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall as an independent, but instead will join an already-crowded Democratic field. The Kansas GOP has already filed an FEC complaint alleging Hamilton improperly used church resources.
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.
