LGBTQ

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly warned that the ban would have encouraged more bullying and cost the state business.

2021 is seeing a record amount of anti-transgender legislation introduced by state lawmakers across the country.

What the reasoning is behind the flood of anti-transgender bills being introduced in statehouses around the country and an explanation of why allergies seem to be getting more severe.

The Democratic governor vetoed several high-profile bills approved by Kansas Republicans, including tax cuts and restrictions on transgender athletes. That sets up possible veto overrides during the final days of the session.

Conservatives contend transgender athletes bring unfair advantages to girls' and women's sports. The governor says the law would cost the state business — and set up transgender people for more harassment.

Gay bars are no exception to the challenges facing restaurants and clubs during the pandemic. But if one were forced to close permanently, Kansas City's LGBTQ residents would have only a few choices left.

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.

Independence Mayor Eileen Weir said the flag is a "powerful symbol" when it comes to making LGBTQ people feel safe in the city.

The Vatican says Catholic priests are not to bless same-sex unions because God "cannot bless sin."

The new Buck O'Neil Bridge design has not been well-received and the Vatican says it will not bless same-sex marriages.

'Sweeter Voices Still' depicts the honesty of self-discovery in an anthology of LGBTQ voices from the Midwest, Appalachia, the Rust Belt, the Great Plains, and the Upper South.

A former Chiefs' center remembers what it meant to play for coach Marty Schottenheimer, practical advice for driving on icy roads from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and a new anthology of LGBTQ voices from across the Midwest in 'Sweeter Voices Still'.