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H-1B visa renewal delays are preventing experienced international teachers from returning to Académie Lafayette, causing emotional and academic ripples at America’s largest French immersion school.
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Catch up on the MO + KS legislatures
- Los Kansas City Royals anuncian Crown Center como la nueva ubicación de su estadio, en un acuerdo con Hallmark
- El fútbol femenino convirtió a Estados Unidos en una potencia mundial, y Kansas City es la estrella del juego
- Kansas City anuncia fechas para su Festival de Aficionados gratuito de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA
- Un proyecto de diques en Kansas City, Kansas, podría proteger a los residentes. Pero es posible que no evite las inundaciones
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At issue is whether states like Missouri are barred from requiring products like Roundup to include warning labels indicating a cancer risk. -
The Academy Award-winning actor is also a noted manual typewriter collector and enthusiast. He responded to a letter from Clickety Clack Typewriters in Rolla, Missouri, with the gift of a typewriter. -
Across Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, large wildfires ripped through pastures, cropland, farm structures and homes. To prevent future loss of life and property, wildfire experts say collaboration, prevention and sacrifice will be necessary. -
A directory of MOScholars students, funding amounts and schools were made publicly accessible by the Missouri Treasurer's office for nearly a year. Democrats want enrollments paused and lawmakers to investigate, while Republicans say the state should fix the breach without disrupting the program. -
From Cameron, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas, small town officials say they offer a slice of the real America, cheaper accommodations and traditional 4th of July festivities. -
The Kansas City metro has had a steady stream of severe weather recently, including the threat of tornadoes and the piercing sirens that accompany them. Residents are often confused by those sirens, when media reports are not telling them they're at risk. -
Girls flag football is labeled as an emerging sport in Missouri high schools. By the 2027-28 school year, the sport could be fully accredited. -
In Festus, Missouri, opposition to a data center project has reshaped the city government. “Angry people make angry voters,” an attorney observed. -
Much of the Kansas City area is under hazardous weather warnings, including a tornado watch for a handful of counties surrounding the metro. Damaging winds and rain are likely, causing flooding and power outages. Residents are urged to stay alert and informed throughout the night.
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.
