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With an estimated 94,000 automated license plate readers in America, police and federal agents can almost track your movements from coast to coast. The cameras have been controversial in cities like Lenexa, Kansas, and Weston, Missouri, and misused by law enforcement in cities across both states.
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Harvest Public Media
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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Mississippi law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after it. -
Children’s Division Director Sara Smith wants to have investigators take on more specialized responsibilities at the agency. -
Ads over amendments 4 and 5 are beginning to flood the state, but some major donors behind the campaigns may never be known. -
The actress and singer’s comment about who's considered a "New Yorker" prompted St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum to recount his own geographic identity journey. -
Activists in Kansas City are using the world’s focus on soccer to highlight workers’ rights, social inequities and safety concerns for immigrants in the cities where the games are being played. -
Argentina vs. Algeria filled the screens of The Quaff in downtown Kansas City, one of the few bars allowed extended liquor sales during the World Cup. But even though it was a Tuesday night, the party continued long after the match ended. -
For America's 250th anniversary, Independence Day celebrations stretch well beyond the July 4th weekend. From the annual picnic and fireworks show at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, to the parade and Freedom Run in Lenexa, Kansas City has plenty of options for celebrating. -
The World Cup love affair between Lawrence, Kansas, and Team Algeria continues to be a source of international delight. But since Saturday's game will determine if "Les Fennecs" can progress to the knockout round, Lawrence is sending the team off in style. -
An airport spokesperson said the expected number of travelers rivals major holiday travel days like Thanksgiving weekend. Netherlands and Tunisia played on Thursday, while Algeria and Austria will have their final group-stage match Saturday. Hotel bookings have also trended upward since the tournament started.
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