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A large concret arch sits on a bed of rocks surrounded by a black, iron fence. The sun is shining behind it. And it is flanked by an American flag and trees.

As Rosedale Arch turns 100, its admirers celebrate Kansas City, Kansas, history with a party

The arch was built to honor Rosedale soldiers who fought in World War I. After the monument fell into disrepair, the community has spent decades restoring it. Now, neighbors are throwing the arch a birthday party to celebrate.

Missouri's Republican governor, Mike Parson, has been supportive of restricting abortions in the state.

Despite $8 billion surplus, Missouri governor vetoes $550 million in state spending

Gov. Mike Parson vetoed items large and small that were outside the budget he laid out to lawmakers in January.

People Of Caney, Kansas, Mostly Glad To Have The Federal Government Come Clean Things Up

The federal government recently tore up Debbie and Tony Morrison’s front yard in the small southeast Kansas town of Caney.And the two are happy about…

Supreme Court Delivers TKO Win On Political Apparel Ban

The high court on Thursday struck down Minnesota's broad ban on "political" apparel inside polling places. But justices said similar, more narrowly written laws in other states are likely fine.

From left, Alexander Kincaid Kerber (cq), Kennedy Rhoades (cq), Chance McKim (cq), Keira Howard (cq), Primula Stonebraker (cq) and Parker Cohen (cq) perform on the first night of CoMotion Improv Festival on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Mort’s in Columbia. "It's a good group, it's a fun community,” Kerber said. “Everyone else on the team are funny people that I like to hang out with, so it's a good environment."

For Missouri creators, TikTok is a career-booster and 'saving grace.' Its future is still unclear

President Trump's executive order that pauses the TikTok ban expires in April. In the meantime, Missouri content creators are adjusting the uncertainty and figuring out a path forward.

British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs on stages around the world, sharing his love of classical, folk and pop.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason celebrates his eclectic inspirations

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about growing up in a house filled with music, playing at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding and performing some of his favorite pieces.

Ronda Goldfein, who leads the Philadelphia nonprofit Safehouse, says the group will open the first supervised injection site in the country next week over objections of the Department of Justice and some community members.

Philadelphia Nonprofit Opening Nation's 1st Supervised Injection Site Next Week

After a two-year legal saga, Safehouse says it will open next week, allowing users to administer illegal drugs under supervision. Federal officials say they will try to stop the site from opening.

Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin speaks while President Trump listens during Thursday's briefing from the White House coronavirus task force.

Government Works To Begin Disbursing Loans And Payments Amid Record Unemployment

At a White House briefing Thursday, officials vowed that some of the first systems for loans or payments would be up and running as soon as Friday.

Diners stand in a line that extends outside the front door of District Fish & Pasta for Black Feast Week’s second “People’s Buyout” event.

Kansas City's Black Feast Week returns with a sense of urgency to help restaurants survive

The Kansas City Defender's second Black Feast Week is underway now with nearly 20 participating businesses. After a string of closures hit Black-owned Kansas City restaurants last year, organizers saw a need to help owners with marketing.

Trump's use of National Guard in Missouri strays from role as 'minutemen,' military experts say

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe mobilized Guard members to assist ICE with "data entry, case management, and logistical support." Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.

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