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Segment 1: Debate KCTwo high schoolers from Kansas City, Kansas, made waves in the 2019 Urban Debate National Championships. We hear more about their…

Segment 1: Kansas City mayoral candidates face future voters in student-hosted debate. Last December students at Kansas City East High School asked…

A day after candidates could officially file for the chance to be the next mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, nine contenders made their cases at a forum…

With less than three weeks to go before the midterms, Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill and GOP Attorney General Josh Hawley debated each…

It's the holiday season once again, when many of us look to donate some time to a worthwhile cause. Today, we ask representatives of local non-profits…

Domestic violence happens privately at home, but it tears at the fabric of entire communities. A look at the impact of domestic violence over…

After losing her son to murder in 2011, Rosilyn Temple turned her grief into action. She formed Mothers in Charge, whose members respond to every homicide…

When Central Standard left off for the holiday, a lot of our listeners were anticipating a highly politicized and contentious Thanksgiving. Some were…

First, Ambassador Allan Katz examines the diminishing role of civility in politics, and what might be done to reverse it. Then, the story of Forsyth…

Of the millions who watched last night's presidential debate, eight undecided voters from the Kansas City area watched from KCUR's studios. UMKC's…

Two standout high-school debaters share their stories and assess last night's third Republican presidential debate.Guests:Monica Medeiros, senior, Lincoln…

The office of Kansas Secretary of State is usually a sleepy, bottom-of-the-ticket office that doesn't draw big attention at election time.Not this year.…