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When police raided a small-town Kansas newspaper
Local police raided the offices of the Marion County Record and the home of its publisher, in an unprecedented and potentially illegal move that is being called a violation of First Amendment rights.
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Kansas City is abuzz as Beyoncé ends the Renaissance Tour at Arrowhead Stadium
Beyoncé is performing at Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday, and the local Beyhive is swarming with excitement. But can Kansas City win the mute challenge?
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Will a new 911 system make Kansas City wait times worse?
The hold times for people calling for help from Kansas City Police at times have topped two minutes. Police hope a proposed automated phone menu could help, but the fire department says the change would be less efficient for them.
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How social media is exposing more people to secondary trauma
Consuming news and information about traumatic events such as war and natural disasters can expose people to secondary trauma — even if they're not directly involved in what's happening.
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Calvin Arsenia's new Kansas City concert venue
A popular Kansas City harpist and vocalist is now also running his own performance venue, Greenwood Social Hall in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood, which he took over this month.
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's swan song
Gov. Mike Parson highlighted bipartisan issues in his final State of the State address as Missouri governor, gaining him some praise across the aisle. The Republican governor shares his agenda and goals for the last year of his term.
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Eight Months In, What Kansas City's Manager Has Learned
"The most challenging thing," according to City Manager Brian Platt, "has been relearning the pathways to success for every type of initiative."
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Waxahatchee is 'forever indebted' to Kansas City
Waxahatchee — also known as the musician Katie Crutchfield — got sober, moved to Kansas City and hit indie rock stardom with her last album. Now she's back with "Tigers Blood." She spoke with KCUR about the writing process, managing stage fright and her favorite burnt ends.
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What do Missouri schools need?
Margie Vandeven has spent seven years at the helm of Missouri public schools, but she’ll step down at the end of June. The outgoing commissioner shares her thoughts about key issues facing Missouri schools. Also, headlines from across the metro.
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It's a new era for the Country Club Plaza
Kansas City's Country Club Plaza is under new ownership, more than a year after its previous owners defaulted on loan payments. The new Dallas-based management group has some big and expensive plans to revitalize the struggling shopping district.
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