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How effective the influx of federal agents into Kansas City has been, an Olathe teacher explains why she began tracking COVID-19 cases among U.S. schoolchildren, and what was behind a Missouri high school league's decision to play fall sports.

In her lawsuit, S.L. alleged that Tarwater emotionally and psychologically abused her during high school and then had sex with her when she turned 21.

At a time when our country appears more divided than ever, DEBATE-Kansas City teaches students how to research and talk about complicated issues with people on the opposing side.

KCUR is beginning a new collaboration with the Kansas City Star, a conversation with the mother of Ryan Stokes who was killed by a Kansas City police officer, and what Kansas City's urban debate league is teaching students.

The class of 2020’s journey to adulthood has been filled with challenges, topped by the tragedy surrounding the pandemic. In their graduation speeches, some of Kansas City's best students reflected on high school achievements, overcoming hardship, and the mark they want to make in the world.

The status of COVID-19 testing in Clay County, Missouri, a primer on antibodies and if they protect against coronavirus, how the pandemic could renew a classic movie-viewing experience, and the last two in our series of high school valedictorian speeches.

Scientists test wastewater to determine where the coronavirus has spread, the pandemic affects operations and visitation at Leavenworth National Cemetery, a 99-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, Kansas relaxes guidelines for meatpacking workers with COVID-19 contact, and the commencement speech of a valedictorian of Oak Park High School.

This year's high school yearbooks will commemorate a school year cut short by a global COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri's tourist destinations prepare for Memorial Day weekend, coronavirus safety measures for independent senior apartment facilities, high school yearbook staffs pivot to incorporate COVID-19 challenges, and the commencement speech of a valedictorian of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy.

Kansas City struggles for a share of coronavirus relief money and a solution to violent crime, Prairie Village rejects a requirement to wear masks in public, local music enthusiasts provide performers a safe live audience, and the commencement speech of a valedictorian of Ewing Marion Kauffman School.

Updates on COVID-19 testing in Kansas City, Missouri, weekend observations after Kansas City's soft reopening, how the pandemic has hit small colleges, and a commencement speech from a valedictorian of Shawnee Mission East High School.

Other metro districts are holding out hope that they can host traditional in-person commencements later this summer for the Class of 2020.