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Virtual reality is changing the way University of Kansas teaches nursing students
The University of Kansas School of Nursing was one of the first institutions of higher education and the sole nursing school to launch a virtual “Metaversity” through Meta’s Immersive Learning project.
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Is the Country Club Plaza dying? A new area council is working to make sure that doesn't happen
The Plaza Area Council is bringing together community stakeholders to revitalize Kansas City's historic shopping district and surrounding neighborhoods, and make it more "inclusive and diverse" for the future.
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Jackson County is suing drugmakers and pharmacies over the high price of insulin
Insulin costs less than $2 per vial to make yet is sold for between $300-$700, according to a new court filing from Jackson County. The county is suing drugmakers like Eli Lilly and distributors like CVS Caremark for keeping the price of the life-saving drug artificially high.
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What's being done to stop racism and antisemitism in Kansas City-area schools?
Multiple Kansas City-area schools have reported incidents of racist vandalism and discriminatory comments in recent weeks. "We have to talk about white supremacy being normalized in these districts," says Kansas City Defender founder Ryan Sorrell.
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As Missouri lawmakers consider a slew of anti-LGBTQ bills, a Kansas City Democrat is fighting back
"Why are we legislating something you don't understand?" asked state Sen. Greg Razer.
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Former St. Charles mayor: 'I'm losing my memory, I'm not not losing my mind'
Shortly after retiring from her political career, Sally Faith was diagnosed with early-stage dementia. In her new book, she describes her fears about the disease, how she's exercising her brain and why she's sharing her story now.
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Music critic tracks down the untold stories behind your favorite songs of the '70s
Marc Myers' book "Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop, Soul" reveals why it was the 21st of September for Earth, Wind and Fire's hit song and who inspired the heartbreak behind "She's Gone" by Hall & Oates.
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas remains critical of 'racist' state control over the KCPD
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says the current system of state control over the KCPD undermines the voices of Kansas City residents.
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Kansas City Police ask the trucking industry for help spotting human trafficking
The Kansas City Police Department and Missouri Department of Transportation are encouraging truck drivers to take an active role in reporting human trafficking. The departments are part of a week-long collaborative effort to educate and raise awareness about trafficking.
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Jackson County Opens Rock Island Bike Trail, But You Still Can’t Ride It To Missouri’s Katy Trail
Bike enthusiasts have talked about a bike trail along the old Rock Island rail line for decades. Even after the 13.5-mile path was completed this week, it still needs a connector to Missouri’s cross-state Katy Trail.
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