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Under the Paseo bridge at 77th Street in Kansas City, native flowers and insects are springing up thanks to one local artist bringing beauty to a neglected corner of the metro.

He may not be a household name in his hometown yet, but The Pradagy wants to share his Kansas City roots with the hip-hop world. After a decade hiatus, he’s hoping some recent successes could help him do just that.

A federal climate bill aims to press carmakers to assemble cars in North America and to source or recycle certain components here. Panasonic Energy plans to build a $4 billion electric vehicle power plant on the edge of the Kansas City area.

The former Kansas City Chiefs head coach will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Seventeen years after leaving the franchise, his time in Kansas City is still making an impact.

While Republican Sen. Jerry Moran has the clear advantage in November's election, Democratic nominee Mark Holland says he's not giving up on rural Kansas — and plans to visit all 105 counties before Election Day.

Jackson County's 1st District has the highest percentage of Hispanic residents in the county — but that's not reflected in the county legislature.

The vote on the abortion amendment will determine if the procedure remains protected by the Kansas Constitution. Missouri residents in Kansas City fret that if the amendment passes, they will lose access to a state that has been an abortion refuge for many.

Sixteen years after his death, the former Monarch legend’s name, and memories of his personality and wisdom, are still being passed along in Kansas City. The ceremony is set for this weekend in Cooperstown, New York.

Communities of color here face a burden of medical debt that dwarfs what white people experience, and what people of color experience in many other states

Passage of an amendment to the Kansas Constitution would clear the way for lawmakers to outlaw abortion. Some lawmakers already have legislation ready to go.

A Haskell Indian Nations University student journalist gained national recognition during the pandemic advocating for free speech. Now he’s turning his attention to bringing back traditional textile weaving.

The Kansas City coach under the biggest spotlight right now is not Andy Reid of the Chiefs, or Mike Matheny of the Royals. It’s the coach of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.