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Astronaut Chris Hadfield On His New Book And Tweeting In Space
For five months, from December 2012 to May 2013, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield served as the commander of the International Space Station.Hadfield…
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Queer Eye's Fab Five Helped One Kansas Man Realize He's 'Worth The Effort'
When Joey Greene took a job at the Wildwood Outdoor Education Center in Lacygne, Kansas, he had no idea it would lead him to an appearance on Netflix's…
Book recs: Kansas City readers share their top titles for hot summer days
A hair metal band recruited by the CIA, fake newlyweds and retellings of "The Great Gatsby" are among the stories selected by Up To Date's panel of readers as the best books to pick up this summer.
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Food recs: The best restaurants in Kansas City's Northland
Home to cult favorites, hidden gems and family-run eateries, the Northland’s culinary scene is brimming with cultural diversity. Here’s where to eat and drink like a local, north of the river.
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Looking for a new movie or show? Kansas City critics share 2025 favorites and holiday watches
Whether you’re gathering with family during the holidays, or catching up on the best of the year before award season, Up To Date invited Kansas City film critics to share some great movies and television series worth catching.
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Kansas City leaders remain frustrated by youth crime, but cases are actually down in 2025
Kansas City’s mayor and chief of police are calling for a review of the juvenile justice system. But court officials in Jackson County say youth referrals are down so far this year, proving that the diversion programs are working.
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Missouri's Amendment 4 boils down to one core question: Who should control KCPD?
The ballot measure would give the legislature the power to order Kansas City to increase the police budget. Supporters say the amendment gives needed funding to a city with growing crime rates. Critics argue it gives the state legislature control over decisions that belong to residents.
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How the rise of baseball analytics forever altered America's pastime — and the Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals — and every other team in Major League Baseball, for that matter — factor advanced statistics into almost every decision they make. That's a far cry from where the game was just two decades ago.
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Kansas is a sanctuary state for abortion. What’s at stake if it’s outlawed?
In post-Roe America, Kansas has become one of the most traveled to states for abortion care. Despite nearly 60% of Kansans voting to protect the constitutional right to abortion last August, Republican lawmakers have passed several anti-abortion laws this year.
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Despite old struggles, can new opportunities in Wyandotte County 'make this place thrive'?
Development in recent years has transformed the county's west side. And though the county still sees many challenges, especially to the east, community stakeholders are optimistic about paths to the future.
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