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It’s been years since New York City's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed in Kansas City. The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, a nonprofit dance school, hopes this year's revived performance will help expand access in the metro to the art of dance.

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that the overdose-reversing drug Narcan was approved for over-the-counter sales. Missouri residents can already get the drug without a prescription from a pharmacy, but this will

Kansas City is looking for ways to reduce the amount of trash it generates. Officials say a composting program could keep 52 tons of food waste out of landfills.

Every month Kansas City's lush live music scene leaves many potential concert-goers grappling with how to separate the artistic wheat from the chaff. To help out, KCUR has hand-picked this list of the most intriguing performances in April 2023.

The Citizens Association political organization is almost 100 years old. At one time, its endorsement was a requirement if you wanted to be elected in Kansas City. Now, a new group of political players is trying to remake the group to be more inclusive. Plus: Cyber attacks on hospitals can put patients’ lives at risk — and leave hospitals on the hook for millions of dollars.

For many Kansas City Muslims, Ramadan represents a time to reflect on the things they are thankful for through prayer and fasting. It also brings communal fast-breaking banquets and prayer sessions. Community members are able to reconnect and reinforce one another’s faith, especially where many around them do not share it.

No restaurants from Kansas or Missouri made it to the final round of Best Chef: Midwest. But the Kansas City area is represented in the categories of Outstanding Bakery and Outstanding Bar.

People selected to be screened for housing vouchers from the Housing Authority of Kansas City last weekend say the event turned chaotic when they were forced to wait for hours. Plus: Families say Kansas Medicaid red tape cuts off kids from the medical equipment they need.

HiON, a local startup, is taking over Evergy's old fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kansas City area after the power company shut them off more than a year ago.

The Citizens Association started in the early 1930s and once held enormous influence over city elections. Its power has waned in recent years, but a new, more diverse group is reshaping the organization.

Last week, the Missouri State Senate passed legislation to prevent medical professionals from providing gender-affirming care to minors — but what is "gender-affirming care" and how will its absence affect trans youth?

People who showed up to the Clymer Community Center Saturday expected a three- or four-hour wait for a voucher from the Kansas City Housing Authority. Instead, some waited upwards of six hours and still walked away empty-handed.