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A woman in a dress poses against a vanity.

Overland Park native celebrates 10 years of high kicks with the Radio City Rockettes

Rockette Mindy Moeller says she keeps coming back to Radio City each season because she's "not done learning."

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Kansas City mayor criticizes how KCPD board is handling police chief search

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says the Board of Police Commissioners could choose the KCPD's next police chief as soon as Tuesday, but he has "not made a decision" on who he will support for the position.

Behind a black ribbon guiding the line, a man in jeans and a black t-shirt stands at a wood-paneled counter. Behind the counter are men in red shirts in front of TVs displaying odds on different games. Above them is a lit sign that says "Barstool Sportsbook."

How gambling industry lobbyists made legal sports betting a reality in Kansas

To expand sports betting across the U.S., gambling industry lobbyists used questionable arguments and lavished gifts and donations on state lawmakers — notably in Kansas. Meanwhile, the taxable revenue from those sports bets has nearly disappeared.

KCUR news editor Dan Margolies at his desk.

After four decades of scoops, KCUR's Dan Margolies is retiring from journalism

As he retires from journalism, KCUR news editor and longtime Kansas City reporter Dan Margolies reflects on his most memorable stories and extensive career.

Overland Park survivor says it's time to focus on domestic abusers

Trish Reedy tells the story of surviving an abusive relationship, and reveals the tactics used by abusers to exert control over their partners.

Actors from the performance "Clyde's" at the Unicorn Theatre. On stage: two actors smile and embrace in a huge, two male actors working in a kitchen, one woman holding a newspaper looking at the two actors embracing

A Kansas City play explores the challenges, and comedy, of life after incarceration

Clients from First Call, an alcohol and drug prevention and recovery organization, sat down with actors from the Unicorn Theatre to help the cast of "Clyde's" gain insight into the experiences of individuals trying to rebuild their life after getting out of prison.

A man leans on a trailhead sign in a national forest.

A Kansas City native conquered the country's longest trails and earned hiking's 'Triple Crown'

Leawood, Kansas, native Charlie Janssen has qualified for hiking’s 'Triple Crown' award, which recognizes hikers who have completed three of the country’s longest trails. Janssen joins an elite group of people who have completed all three trails in a calendar year.

'Sneakerlaw' takes a fresh perspective on the big business of athletic shoes

With the athletic shoe business set to become a $95 billion industry by 2025, Kenneth Anand and Jared Goldstein wrote the "the legal bible" to navigate the global sneaker market.

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For Kansas City meteorologist Gary Lezak, a passion for weather began with a single cloud

KSHB chief meteorologist Gary Lezak delivers his last forecast December 1, and will turn his attention to running his long-range weather prediction business.

Stacey Graves, an acting deputy chief in the Kansas City Police Department, is one of three finalists for the chief's job. She's been with the department for more than 25 years.

Stacey Graves sworn in as Kansas City's new police chief

The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners selected Stacey Graves, a 25-year veteran of the department, as the next police chief of the KCPD. But some community members remain critical of the hiring process.

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