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Kansas House lawmakers failed to override a veto from the governor, spelling the end for a ban on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.

The bills now head to the Senate with two weeks left in the session.

Senators voted to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto, meaning the ban only needs a House override vote to become law.

Supporters of the bill argued that allowing transgender athletes to play puts cisgender women at a disadvantage. Transgender kids and their parents said participating in team sports is about more than winning.

Kansas City children can start getting COVID-19 shots as soon as this weekend — and many kids already have big plans for once they're vaccinated. Plus, public schools are serving a lot more meals, but virtually everything in the school cafeteria is in short supply.

Shawnee Mission South leaders say Unified Bowling becoming a state sanctioned sport is paving the way for inclusion.

For some people, football is the epitome of toughness and masculinity. But women in the Kansas City Glory are working to change how people perceive the game.

We asked people to share what's on their social calendars this month and found there's lots to do whether you have just an evening or a whole week free.

Chris Burnett, 34, who also coached a women's football team in Kansas City, died Saturday. He was not vaccinated.

The board of the school heard opposition Thursday to the firing of coach Ricky Oliveras earlier this month.

Ricky Oliveras says he was fired for insubordination, a charge he disputes. Two years ago, he coached the boys soccer team to a state championship. Cris Medina retired from Guadalupe in April.

Republicans and Democrats across the country are fighting over whether transgender athletes should be welcome in girls' and women's sports. The Kansas Legislature passed a ban, but it looks destined for a veto.