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Critics said Heather Hall, a former Kansas City councilwoman, could not be impartial. Missouri state Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, a Northland Democrat, led the opposition to Hall's appointment.
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- 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
- Demócrata de Kansas City intenta insertar una disposición anti-ICE de ley
- Sin previo aviso, la única oficina del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados en Kansas City cerró
Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less.
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The only driver’s license office south of the river closed without warning in early January, leaving many drivers in Kansas City with limited options. Now, it's operating again. -
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president. -
The lawsuit from Republican Attorney General Catherine Hanaway argues Missouri would gain another congressional seat and Electoral College vote by excluding people without legal status from the count. -
The reigning World Cup champions, led by soccer superstar Lionel Messi, will train and stay in the metro for the duration of the tournament. -
Olathe council members voted unanimously to commit some sales and hotel guest taxes revenues as part of the Chiefs deal that will bring a new training facility and HQ to the city. Many residents at a public hearing spoke against the plan over a lack of transparency. -
Part of the world's largest athletic stage returns to St. Louis after more than 100 years. St. Louis, New York City, Columbus, Nashville, San Jose and San Diego will be the sites of group and knockout contests before the final stage matches are held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. -
The lawsuits argue that the arrangement creates an uneven playing field, while hemp businesses say they're following federal law. -
Instead of getting financial advice from social media, students at Winnetonka High School take charge of a real-life credit union. They learn how to manage money, open accounts and make transactions without leaving campus. -
Missouri court rules against man serving 40 years on 23-year prison sentence for Kansas City murdersDeandre Pointer lost his challenge to the way the Missouri Department of Corrections calculated his time-served credit. His attorney says he will appeal.
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.
