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Former Chiefs Coach Dick Vermeil discusses his journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Coach Dick Vermeil talks about his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, his time in Kansas City and his caring approach to coaching.
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Kansas City Chiefs great Len Dawson passes away at 87
Legendary Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, broadcaster and Pro Football Hall of Famer died on Wednesday at the age of 87.
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Poetry details Kansas City author's highs and lows of bipolar disorder
From a flourishing career to a stay in a mental hospital, Christina Santiago's book of poetry recounts the manic and depressive episodes that resulted in her losing her job and inpatient treatment for bipolar disorder.
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Kansas City is not very walkable. What can be done about it?
Kansas City has a reputation for being car dependent and unsafe for pedestrians. The city might have a long way to go before it becomes a truly walkable city, but people are working toward that change.
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Missourians will soon decide whether to legalize marijuana. Is the ballot measure equitable?
Recreational marijuana legalization is a popular policy among Democrats, but the Missouri Democratic Party has declined to endorse the Legal Missouri 2022 ballot initiative.
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Retention of Kansas justices is no longer a given
Historically, it's been almost routine for voters to allow judges to keep their places on the bench. After recent decisions, voters are looking more closely at the power of the courts.
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Students can now have food delivered via robot at Missouri State University
Missouri State University is the first university in the state to deploy a food-delivery service that uses robots.
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Kansas' foster care program is improving, but kids still sleep in offices
Care for children in Kansas' foster care system has been scrutinized for years. Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard says the state is making progress improving the system.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly touts major economic impact of Panasonic battery plant
Last week, Panasonic announced that De Soto, Kansas, has been chosen as the site of the company's new $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant.
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How social media's algorithms worsen political polarization
In Max Fisher's new book "The Chaos Machine," he examines how social media giants like Facebook and Twitter contributed to political divisions in modern America.
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