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A heat dome that's brought punishing heat and humidity to the Midwest will make for a tough Colombia-Ghana match on Friday, for players and fans — some of whom are more accustomed to temperatures in the 60s and 70s in July.
Noah Taborda
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Julie Denesha
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KCUR 89.3
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Five counties in mid-Missouri hit by severe storms and tornadoes in late April will get assistance from FEMA for impacts to infrastructure. -
Illustrator Kamilla Sims has created murals for the Wichita Public Library, Exploration Place and local businesses. A July 4th chalk work in Independence, Missouri, will be her largest yet. -
A closeout review by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick — whom Parson appointed to statewide office in 2018 — could find no state business purpose for a third of the former governor’s flights on state aircraft. -
This is the first time that Planned Parenthood's Gladstone clinic has ever offered medication abortion, after a judge struck down Missouri's restrictions on mifepristone. Officials said that appointments "filled quickly." -
If you can't get to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Kansas has a unique rendition of the Liberty Bell more than twice the size. But it's made from Turkey Red Wheat, so it doesn't make a sound. -
Both Kansas and Missouri cleared a path for cities to let bars serve alcohol into the wee hours during the World Cup. But some bar owners say the demand for early-morning drinking isn’t high enough to justify the extra staff and safety concerns. -
In some parts of Kansas, groundwater is polluted with enough nitrates that it can fulfill some of the fertilizing needs for farmers. -
The Netherlands got knocked out of the World Cup, while Algeria hit the road for their next match. But with two more games left in Kansas City — this Friday’s between Ghana and Colombia, and a quarterfinal on July 11 — the ride isn't over just yet. -
Two of Kansas City's four matches have completely sold out, with an average of 68,770 fans per game. More than 200,000 people have visited the Fan Festival for watch parties, and Kansas City is also the top local market in the U.S. for televised games.
A new episode of A People's History of Kansas City explores the origins of America's favorite red-white-and-blue popsicle, created in Kansas City in 1955.
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