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Kansas City University: A Century of Healing, Massive Investment, and Historic Roots in Northeast
Perched on the bluffs overlooking downtown, Kansas City University (KCU) stands as an anchor of health, education, and community revitalization in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast. Founded in 1916 as the… The post Kansas City University: A Century of Healing, Massive Investment,…
A Missouri resident sues over Medicaid work requirements
A Kansas City Medicaid enrollee is among several plaintiffs suing over policy changes that would require medically frail people to prove their condition significantly impairs their ability to work. Plus: Massive restrictions on federal food benefits are being felt especially hard…
Kansas City Star layoffs left the region with even less government accountability. It may get worse
Newspaper layoffs are nothing new, especially at the Kansas City Star, which cut another seven journalists in September. But as local journalism employment continues to decline, communities are losing ways to scrutinize public spending and hold government officials accountable.
'Free births' on the rise in Missouri and Kansas
Home births have been increasing in Missouri and Kansas. And "free birth," when a person gives birth without the help of a medical professional, has been popularized in recent years by influencers. Hear why experts are concerned, but women who have done it say the practice is…
Hispanic Scholars Invest In The Next Generation
A scholarship can help one student get to college. Over time, that investment can reach an entire family, and eventually, a community. After more than 40 years of helping Kansas […]
Missouri doesn’t require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Asking the right questions is just the first step. Actually getting support, especially for moms in rural Missouri, is where providers say things get even harder.
Missourians will vote again on abortion in November
If approved by voters on Nov. 3, Missouri Amendment 3 would repeal abortion rights guaranteed in the state Constitution. It also would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth — something that's already prohibited by state law.
Kansas State agricultural economist predicts diesel prices will remain high through 2027
Elevated fuel costs are expected to squeeze farm profits and trickle down to consumers.
Missouri Medicaid enrollee challenges Trump rule on work requirement exemptions
A Kansas City plaintiff is among five Medicaid recipients and six medical organizations arguing a federal rule unlawfully narrows exemptions for adults with serious medical conditions.
What the Flock?
Flock Safety cameras have sparked bipartisan uproar with many worried that the cameras, which scan license plates, infringe on privacy. Misuse of the cameras and their data has been documented across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Also, more farmers are fixing up their…
How one Kansas City woman escaped an abusive relationship
Violent crime is going down in Kansas City, but cases of domestic violence are rising. Domestic violence often happens behind closed doors, and in some cases abuse begins subtly and progressively gets more intense. We'll hear from a survivor about what it took for her to leave…
Scuola Vita Nuova Welcomes Students Back with New Spaces, Expanded Opportunities, and Deep Neighborhood Roots
As families in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast welcome the start of another school year, Scuola Vita Nuova (SVN) Charter School continues to shine as a vibrant model of community-centered education.… The post Scuola Vita Nuova Welcomes Students Back with New Spaces, Expanded…