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Why do Schmitt and Schmidt keep suing?
The Missouri and Kansas attorneys general have a lot in common. Both are Republicans, both have filed high-profile lawsuits against mask mandates and vaccine requirements, and it seems both are interested in using their platforms to run for higher office.
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Why are eggs so expensive right now?
Customers are paying more at the grocery store for a number of items, but one item is seeing a bigger spike than anything else: Eggs. Plus: Kansans with long COVID struggle to find remedies in one of the only states without dedicated treatment centers.
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Understanding the Missouri National Guard amendment vote
Missouri is one of only two states where control of its National Guard does not rest with the governor, but Amendment 5 could change that in November. Plus: Engineers in Kansas are trying a new way to prevent reservoirs from getting filled with mud.
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Laura Kelly vs. Derek Schmidt
Who should be the next governor of Kansas? Republican Derek Schmidt is making his bid about President Biden and Democratic policies he says have failed to address rising prices and angered parents over schools. Meanwhile, incumbent Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is touting a balanced budget and a growing Kansas economy.
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Schools Face Staff Shortages And The Youngest Students May Be Falling Behind
School staffing agencies say if more workers take time off over the flu and holiday season, schools could reach a breaking point. Kindergarten enrollment fell 9% and preschool enrollment dropped 21%. The lack of early education could affect how students perform for years to come.
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An Invasive Grass Is Taking Over Kansas
Old World bluestem grass is crowding out native plants and remaking Kansas grasslands and pastures. Unless landowners and researchers stop it, the invasive species could change the Kansas prairie forever. Also, FBI data reveals hate crimes are on the rise in Kansas and Missouri.
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A Kansas City play explores the challenges, and comedy, of life after incarceration
Clients from First Call, an alcohol and drug prevention and recovery organization, sat down with actors from the Unicorn Theatre to help the cast of "Clyde's" gain insight into the experiences of individuals trying to rebuild their life after getting out of prison.
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Could The Big 12 Revert To Being The Big 8?
The departure of Texas and Oklahoma from the NCAA Big 12 Conference creates an uncertain future for the remaining eight universities.
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Lenexa makes an unusual hire to deal with a landscape problem
The problem was a park's storm water drain overrun by poison ivy, honeysuckle and other invasive species. The solution was 42 hungry goats.
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Demand for mental health care putting strain on Missouri providers
The Stress in America survey has been tracking the mental health toll of the past year. More patients, longer wait times and overloaded practitioners add up to a system on the brink of failing.
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