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Legislation passed by the Missouri House on Thursday is designed to support people with disabilities or mental or physical health conditions that could impair their ability to communicate with officers.
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- El fútbol femenino convirtió a Estados Unidos en una potencia mundial, y Kansas City es la estrella del juego
- Kansas City anuncia fechas para su Festival de Aficionados gratuito de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA
- Un proyecto de diques en Kansas City, Kansas, podría proteger a los residentes. Pero es posible que no evite las inundaciones
- Para las personas que lo necesiten, Kansas City prometió transporte público gratuito. Pero no hay ningún plan
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Severe weather is happening more frequently as the climate changes, adding to an ever-growing list of challenges for U.S. farmers. From sudden temperature swings to floods, these events can have serious consequences for farms and ranches. -
It's not just Kansas City's airport that expects to see an influx of visitors for this summer's World Cup. St. Louis also expects to field travelers, who will then need to trek across the state by car, Amtrak or bus. -
Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment. -
A Kansas City, Kansas, woman filed whistleblower and civil rights claims against the housing authority, saying employees misused federal funds in exchange for tenants’ food stamps. The scheme preyed upon “the most vulnerable” residents, the lawsuit says. -
If everything goes right, new taxes generated by a $1.9 billion ballpark will help pay off Kansas City's $600 million loan to help finance the deal. But if it goes wrong, that public money could be drained from city services. -
Events are planned throughout the tournament, featuring watch parties, live music, and cultural programs. Partnerships include the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and American Jazz Museum. -
Avoiding goose-human conflict and managing the birds' population in urban and suburban settings can be done in humane ways. -
A tornado hit Cass County on Friday night, causing significant damages to homes and other buildings in the early evening. The Friday storms capped off a week of extreme weather, bringing colder temperatures for the weekend and drier conditions next week. -
Terry Young, 21, agreed to plead guilty to a weapons charge as more serious charges were dropped. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said she and the victim’s family were disappointed in the outcome, but Missouri’s “Stand Your Ground” defense tied her hands.
Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel into Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.
