Swimming

Researchers examined 202 monitoring locations across Missouri and found potentially unsafe levels of fecal indicator bacteria at 171 locations, or 85% of the sites, on at least one day of testing.

There are plenty of outdoor pools opening around the Kansas City this weekend. Here's a guide to swimming pools, splash pads and aquatic centers across the metro.

The four-time Olympian will be an assistant coach for the men's and women's swim teams at Missouri State University in Springfield.

The Springs Aquatic Center in Kansas City is a popular place for kids to cool off or take a dive. Hear from the families spending their summer poolside. Plus: This year's All-Star game displayed an automated system to help umpires call balls and strikes. Could this system be used by the Kansas City Royals in future seasons?

The Springs Aquatic Center isn’t just a public pool. Kansas City families say it’s where their kids can cool off, take a dive or even slide down — and more importantly, be adventurous.

Pools around the Kansas City metro officially opened this weekend, while Johnson County offers even more places to swim. This summer will see a blend of familiar favorites and some new places to try.

Kansas City may not be as well known for its lakes as other parts of the Midwest, but you can still find plenty of waterfront access within a short drive. Here’s a guide to the Missouri and Kansas towns where you can enjoy the lake life this summer.

Pools across the Kansas City metro opened over Memorial Day weekend. There are plenty of old spots and a few new ones to check out.

Missouri and Kansas are far from the ocean, but they're home to hundreds of lakes. Kansas City residents can find plenty of great beaches and rocky "shut-ins" to get your swimming fill.

After lifeguard shortages delayed and cut short last year’s swimming season, pools in the Kansas City area are opening right on time for Memorial Day this year.

Christina Anderson's play follows a Black family's journey through the years after desegregating the public pool in their fictional Kansas town. The show will tour 10 Kansas City community centers and libraries, after completing a run at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

Republicans in the Kansas Legislature this year fell short of overriding Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a measure blocking transgender people from taking part in athletic teams designated for girls or women. Schmidt urged the Legislature to pass the same bill again.