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"Even though we’re in a fairly red state, we are having some more progressive policies, a little left of center policies, wanted by voters on both guns and school safety," poll director says.

A crime prevention bill supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce passed through the House of Representatives this month. But most Missouri Democrats say it will do little to actually prevent crime and gun violence.

Emergency allotments that took effect in 2020 for those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will end next month. Many expect the decrease will be especially challenging for low-income families.

While unemployment is at a near historic low, many businesses are still struggling to find workers — as many otherwise eligible workers in Missouri are out with short or long-term complications of long COVID.

Kansas slashed the sales tax rate on many food items from 6.5% to 4%. But some consumers have complained they’re still getting charged too much or have otherwise expressed confusion about the numbers on their receipts.

Esther George, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will retire at the end of January after a 40-year career at the bank. She leaves as the U.S. faces a challenging economic landscape.

Since contract negotiations failed with Wabtec, a train services company, the union has been picketing outside of the plant from 4:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. But as the holiday season approaches, striking workers are worried about how they’ll provide for their families.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Derek Schmidt present differing visions for the future of Kansas.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly argues she’s a moderate politician who brought stability to a teetering ship by balancing the budget and bringing new businesses to the state.

As they seek the job of chairing the Johnson County Commission, a current commissioner for Johnson County's District 3 and the mayor of Roeland Park bring different agendas to the campaign trail.

How we work, when we work, how much we work – it's all shifting on a scale not seen in decades.

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 on a doomed voyage around the world. But she’s still a big presence in her hometown of Atchison, Kansas, where a new museum dedicated to her is opening next year. Plus, the Kansas City man who's been designing and altering fur coats for over 40 years.