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15 and the Mahomies Foundation/TwitterThe earliest students will return to Kansas City Public Schools for in-person learning is Sept. 22, and only if local pandemic conditions improve. But the the district has already spent millions preparing for their return. -
Lee’s Summit R-7 School DistrictEducators who opt to teach online won't be able to telecommute when buildings are open. That has teachers in high-risk categories concerned for their safety.
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Five months into the pandemic, some providers haven't reopened and many never will. Without access to child care, experts say many families are struggling to meet their kids' developmental needs.
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Survivors tell stories about just how difficult it can be to overcome COVID-19.
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Both supporters and opponents of expanding Medicaid say the Aug.4 vote is more critical than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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SEIU workers say that despite HCA’s huge profits, frontline workers have been asked to take cuts in pay and benefits as they negotiate their next contract with HCA.
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The trials, set to start by late August, could prove to be an important development in the medical response to the pandemic.
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Death rates dropped when Kansas shut down large swaths of its economy in late March, but a sharp increase in hospitalizations this month could change that.
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Councilman Brandon Ellington says the money for the program lauded by local health officials would be better spent on smaller organizations that address the root causes of crime.
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Illegal dumping carries a fine, but there are also hidden costs shouldered by schoolchildren who live and learn in those areas.
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COVID-19 testing typically should be free, but health consumers often don't know the rules.
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COVID-19 treatment can cost thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars. So it's important to know whether you'll be on the hook for that money.
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Races across town have been canceled due to the spread of coronavirus, but the Diva Dash went ahead on Saturday, with a fraction of its usual participants.
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Meanwhile, Kansas officials say hospital data may be delayed due to the sudden shift.
