Julie Denesha
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KCUR 89.3
When Lyric Opera of Kansas City needed a dog to play a character in their new production of “Of Mice and Men," eight canines and their owners showed up to audition. The lucky dog makes his big debut this weekend.
Ty Malugani
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Ty Malugani
Sarah Kellogg
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St. Louis Public Radio
Jonathan Ahl
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St. Louis Public Radio
Catch up on the MO + KS legislatures
@kcur893 How much will Kansas City and Missouri residents end up paying for a new @Kansas City Royals ballpark? Likely hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line. After years of speculation the Royals announced they finally had picked Crown Center near downtown Kansas City as the location for a new ballpark and entertainment district. It’s estimated to cost about $3 billion, one of the most expensive @MLB ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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If the referendum qualifies for the November ballot, Missouri voters would be asked whether to approve the redistricting plan passed by Republican lawmakers. A citizen group sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins accusing him of writing a biased summary, and two courts have now agreed. -
Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall while Steve Kraske interviews movers and shakers from around Kansas City? You can catch a live broadcast of Up To Date at Rainy Day Books in Fairway, Kansas, the week of May 4-8. -
The Resurrection church leader had pondered challenging incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall as an independent, but instead will join an already-crowded Democratic field. The Kansas GOP has already filed an FEC complaint alleging Hamilton improperly used church resources. -
The Independence Police Department internal affairs commander says the city discriminated against older officers and looked the other way on deputy chiefs’ drunken driving incidents. -
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade passageway, remains virtually closed due to the war in Iran. That’s driven up the prices of key agricultural necessities, which could remain high into next year. -
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress. -
FEMA has warned of relief delays due to federal funding. Monday's storm tracked 36.51 miles across the town of Slater, Gilliam and Glasgow, with a max wind speed of 115 mph. -
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup. -
On both sides of the state line, Kansas City leaders are working to clean up lead contamination of vacant lots to improve public health and encourage economic development.
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.
