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As commissioner, Jake Steel will lead the Kansas State Department of Education in overseeing the state’s K-12 public schools.
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@kcur893 Kansas City food fans: Where can we find the best women-owned restaurants around town? Our metro’s restaurant scene is growing every year, and women are a central reason why. As part of KCUR’s monthly food show on Up To Date, we want to know about the KC restaurants you love that are run by women. What makes these spots so special, and what do you order when you’re there? We’re making a list of your favorites. Tell us your recommendations in the comments below or text KCUR at 816-601-4777. 🎤 Hosted by Halle Jackson 🎬 Filmed and produced by Zach Perez 💻 Edited by Gabe Rosenberg #kansascity #kcfoodies #women ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
- 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
- Para las personas que lo necesiten, Kansas City prometió transporte público gratuito. Pero no hay ningún plan
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The Kansas Statehouse isn’t just where debates are held and laws are made. It’s also a living museum, filled with quirky artifacts and quiet tributes to the people who built the state. -
Dorsa Derakhshani shares how growing up under the Iranian regime influences her perspective on the conflict, the need for greater compassion for the plight of the Iranian people — including those in the Iranian diaspora — and her hopes for the future. -
After a two-year court battle, Sniper 1 can finally be identified as Keaton Siebenaler. KCUR and The Midwest Newsroom have confirmed he departed the Joplin Police Department in August and graduated from the MSHP academy last week. -
The family of Charles Adair, who died last July after a sheriff’s deputy knelt on his back, said Wyandotte County Sheriff Daniel Soptic showed “deliberate indifference” in failing to train his deputies. Deputy Richard Fatherley, who has been charged with second-degree murder in Adair’s death, is also named in the suit. -
An interactive exhibit in a Crossroads art gallery aims to astonish earthly and extraterrestrial visitors alike. Wichita, Kansas, artists and spouses Mike Miller and Meghan Miller have created inventive ways to make art from found and salvaged objects. -
The economic uncertainty brought on from war in Iran will likely drive up U.S. food prices, especially for fresh produce. -
Guest farm workers holding H-2A visas are more important than ever for agriculture, especially after President Trump’s immigration crackdown. But efforts to expand the program are opposed by groups across the political spectrum. -
The Kansas Legislature approved a provision to clamp down on public school protests by requiring students to receive parental permission before participating, and hitting districts with penalties as high as $100,000 per day for failing to enforce restrictions. -
The U.S. House has passed a version of the SAVE Act that requires people to produce additional documents if they are registering to vote with a different name than the one on their birth certificate. Critics say it disproportionately affects women, transgender individuals and others who've changed their name.
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.
