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Former Sen. John Danforth: 'Each of the two political parties has gone to the extreme'
Former U.S. Sen. John Danforth is endorsing independent candidate John Wood for Missouri's open seat, which is being vacated by Sen. Roy Blunt.
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KC Rep to present Sherlock Holmes through the female lens
In a new play, Holmes and Dr. Watson are reimagined for current times.
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The FBI has investigated corruption in the KCKPD for decades
An investigative report by the NPR Midwest Newsroom and KCUR reveals disturbing behavior by Kansas City, Kansas, police officers and detectives — but few were ever punished.
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Meet the Kansas City Public Library's new director
Abby Yellman starts her position August 5 after serving as the deputy city manager in Broomfield, Colorado.
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Kansas City Public Schools wants a new bond measure: 'It's time that we reinvest in our schools'
New superintendent Jennifer Collier says that as part of the district's strategic plan Blueprint 2030, Kansas City Public Schools will look to pass a local bond measure to raise taxpayer funds for the construction of new buildings.
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Mayor Lucas: Kansas City hasn't done enough to address racism and sexism in fire department
Mayor Quinton Lucas thinks Kansas City needs to do more to address its fire department's culture, one week after a report detailed persistent incidences of racist and sexist harassment within the department.
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Pope Francis says laws criminalizing homosexuality are 'unjust.' What's the impact?
Pope Francis recently called for the decriminalization of homosexuality around the world, saying the Catholic Church should work to put an end to anti-LGBTQ laws. What could that mean for the Catholic Church's relationship with the LGBTQ community?
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Kansas Citians can't stop worrying about gun violence when they go out in public
Following a string of mass shootings, many Kansas City residents said they’re nervous to go out in public, especially to crowded entertainment districts like Westport or Power & Light.
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Why are so many stores closing in the Country Club Plaza?
Nearly a dozen stores, both local shops and national chains, have closed their Plaza locations over the past year.
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There's no legal weed in Kansas yet, but a new Cannabis Chamber of Commerce says that'll change soon
While marijuana for medical purposes has yet to be legalized in Kansas, Barry Grissom, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas and chamber member, said he is optimistic that legislation will pass and the state will have a booming cannabis industry.
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