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While Republican lawmakers in both Kansas and Missouri passed anti-trans legislation, Kansas City declared itself a “safe haven” for gender-affirming health care. The move affirmed what many in the trans and non-binary community had already decided: to stand their ground.

Kansans will weigh in on Nov. 8 on the governor's office, U.S. Senate and a number of major statewide races. KCUR assembled a guide to help you navigate the 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.

Immigrants make up an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. meat processing workforce. Last year’s wave of COVID outbreaks at meatpacking plants exposed many vulnerabilities among the industry’s diverse workforce.

Gov. Mike Parson on Friday revoked his broad-based declaration of a statewide health emergency, even as hospitals in northeast Missouri report they have no ICU beds available.

At least four states with Republican election officials have offered public data but not sensitive information — driver’s license and partial Social Security numbers — sought by the U.S. Department of Justice. But they're taking pains not to pick a fight with President Donald Trump.

Some Republican election officials have broken with the president on nationalizing elections, even as they have avoided criticizing him directly. That includes Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who also told lawmakers he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter list to the feds without a court order.

The Kansas City metro is lucky to have so many passionate groups working to uplift their communities, including animal rescues, literacy advocates, and food nonprofits. And all of them are looking for volunteer help.

For the 2026 World Cup, England's national team is headed to Kansas City to live and train — although they aren't scheduled to play any games here. Get to know the English men's national team and find out how explore British culture around this region.

Fans from St. Louis are dishing out the big bucks for a chance to get a glimpse of success at the World Cup. Some are just traveling across the state to Kansas City, while others head across the continent to see their favorite team.

Desiree Akhavan's new film, based on Emily Danforth's 2012 young adult novel, centers on a high school girl who's sent to a Christian conversion center after she's caught kissing her girlfriend.