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For a third consecutive year, homicides in Kansas City are skyrocketing — and many of the victims are mothers. After shootings, headlines tend to focus on suspects, victims and charges. But what happens to the families left behind?

Located smack in the middle of Missouri, Columbia is more than the home of the University of Missouri. It's also a destination for dining, entertainment, and access to nature.

The Kansas City Police Department and Mack Nelson have reached an agreement to resolve litigation over an August 2022 incident. Court documents allege Kansas City Police threw Mack Nelson facedown to the ground, held him against his will and wrote false reports about the incident.

Missouri and Kansas are far from the ocean, but they're home to hundreds of lakes. Kansas City residents can find plenty of great beaches and rocky "shut-ins" to get your swimming fill.

Although the Midwest isn't exactly known for its medieval history, the Kansas City region has still acquired some sprawling, fortress-inspired buildings over the last 150 years. Some are well maintained and still used as homes, while others are crumbling but fascinating relics.

The possibility of foreclosure has loomed over Parade Park Homes for more than a year. Now that it's happening, some residents are relieved. But without clear plans for what the changes entail, others are nervous they'll be priced out of their homes.

Overland Park native Kate Cosentino recently made a splash on NBC’s long-running vocal competition program. Though she’s lived in Nashville for seven years, Cosentino still reps Kansas City any chance she gets.

More than a year after his killing, the family of Tyrea Pryor Sr. has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Independence and two of the officers involved in Pryor’s killing.

Legislators in Missouri and Kansas this session have introduced some 50 of the most restrictive anti-trans bills in the country. Missouri legislators have sent bills limiting gender-affirming care and trans sports participation to Gov. Mike Parson to be signed, and more are still waiting to be heard. The political environment and accompanying rhetoric have some in the transgender community moving to safer states. Or seriously considering it.

From hiking to horseback riding, Kansas City has a wealth of options to suit your activity level and get you the sunshine and fresh air you crave.