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Evan and Isabel King of Independence, Missouri, discovered a tree fell on their fence and power line in the June 3 storm.

Kansas City starts to survey tornado damage while flooding remains a threat

Kansas City is seeing flooding around the metro, plus downed trees and traffic crashes, after a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" was reported in Raytown near the Truman Sports Complex.

NPR Battleground Map: Hillary Clinton Solidifies Lead Against Donald Trump

Since the conventions, Donald Trump has stumbled badly. That has moved voters in the direction of Hillary Clinton, giving her a sizable lead in the key states.

Shiming Zou of China is declared the winner over Paddy Barnes of Ireland during their men's light flyweight boxing semifinal in London. The match was scored a 15-15 tie; Zou won on the number of punches landed.

Boxing Maths and Aftermaths: Why Similar Scores Are A Mean System

Olympic boxing seems to know that its scoring is weird, its fan base eroding, and its status as an Olympic sport is coming into question. They can address some of those problems by using stronger math to decide who wins close bouts.

Missouri Supreme Court weighs who can tax recreational marijuana — cities, counties or both?

A dispensary in St. Louis County sued over the marijuana sales taxes levied by both Florissant and St. Louis County, resulting in a total tax of 6% on weed sales.

A Kansas City Current player wearing a red uniform and teal socks dribbles a soccer ball. A player from an opposing team, wearing all black, attempts to steal the ball.

How to watch Kansas City Current and Sporting KC games in 2024

Sporting KC’s season is already underway, and the KC Current kicks off its season Saturday with its first-ever game in the new riverfront CPKC Stadium. With several TV and streaming options in the works, here’s what you need to know to catch every game live.

A multistory brick building with glass windows is shown framed by some tree branches. A sign on the top of the building reads "YRC Freight."

Overland Park trucking company got $700 million federal loan over Pentagon objections: House report

In addition to meddling by Trump administration officials, the subcommittee report said lobbyists for Yellow Corp. leveraged its close ties with the administration to obtain a loan on terms so favorable that it violated guidelines of the Corona Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Kelly Beats Kobach, Promises She'll Ditch Partisan Ways As Governor

Democrat Laura Kelly fended off perhaps the most energizing and divisive figure in Kansas politics on Tuesday to become the next governor of Kansas.Kelly…

Volunteer Don Olson walks past a mound of artificial snow created by a snow gun on Tuesday at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center in Mora, Minn.

In Northern Minnesota, 'Snow Farmers' Make Sure A Ski-Racing Tradition Endures

For the past few years, there hasn't been enough natural snow in Mora, Minn. to carpet the forests for a famed cross-country ski race. Local farmers now volunteer to make snow for the trails.

Matt Gleason fainted at work after getting a flu shot, so colleagues called 911 and an ambulance took him to the ER. Eight hours later, Gleason went home with a clean bill of health. Later still he got a hefty bill that wiped out his deductible.

A Fainting Spell After A Flu Shot Leads To $4,692 ER Visit

A 39-year-old man fainted after getting a flu shot at work, so his colleagues called 911. The man turned out to be fine, but the trip to the emergency room cost him his annual deductible.

Deadline To Pass Stopgap Measure To Fund The Government Draws Near

Senators are to vote on a bill that includes $5.7 billion in funding for a border wall. Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina. NPR's Kelsey Snell weighs in on the topic.

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