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  • 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.
  • Beyoncé is performing at Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday, and the local Beyhive is swarming with excitement. But can Kansas City win the mute challenge?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "The most challenging thing," according to City Manager Brian Platt, "has been relearning the pathways to success for every type of initiative."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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