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Nearly 440 students took part in professional internships this summer to fill their pockets — and their resume.

Kansas is dealing with the most severe teacher shortage it’s ever known, and it's likely to be even worse by the fall. Plus, celebrate Sliced Bread Day in Missouri with the story of how one small town revolutionized our food culture — and then forgot about it.

Chillicothe, Missouri, has an unusual claim to fame: It’s the town where pre-sliced bread first debuted back in 1928. The state has even declared July 7, Sliced Bread Day, as an official holiday. But despite being less than a century old, the origin of this revolutionary pantry staple was almost lost to history.

Apartment complex gyms are often well-stocked but underused. Aja Radel and Mallory Jansen want to change that — and help people maintain healthier lifestyles in the process.

Much of Christopher Vernon Stewart's flooring and home restoration work happens in properties that haven't been renovated since the 1970s. His goal is to "provide modern living at an affordable price for our community.”

Founder and president Vivien Jennings, and her husband, Roger Doeren, chief operations officer, are in their 70s – and ready to retire.

Also called 'perceived fraudulence,' the condition is common in both men and women with minority groups showing particularly high rates of occurrence.

The makeup, formulated for a variety of skin tones, is now being sold in 41 Target stores

Three Kansas City startup owners describe their products and why they chose to start their businesses in the midst of the pandemic.

Now vaccines requiring ultra-low temperatures can be stored with uninterrupted power in underserved areas.

Eight years after closing her beloved Chacko's Bakery and Eatery, local chef Rachel Finn is starting Chacko's as a studio kitchen in her Mission home, where she will teach cooking classes.

As Kansas City grapples with community violence, a new youth internship program is aiming to change the trajectory of at-risk teens. The model has helped cut crime and boost graduation rates in Omaha, and is showing early signs of success here.