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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.
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Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3After spending six years as the mayor of Roeland Park, Kansas, Mike Kelly was elected in November to be the next chairman of the Johnson County Commission. Just three months into the job, he's set to give his first State of the County address next week. -
Elizabeth Ruiz/KCUR 89.3After finishing last in the American League Central Division last season, the Kansas City Royals made big moves behind the scenes in order to turn things around in 2023.
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- Una campaña de Kansas compró anuncios del Super Bowl para cambiar la imagen de Jesucristo
- En abril, en la boleta electoral de Kansas City: nuevos impuestos sobre la marihuana y alquileres de corto plazo
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The charges, which are expected to be released in coming days, make Trump the first former president in United States history to be criminally indicted. -
The unprecedented indictment of a former president comes as Trump is running for the presidency for a third time — and hopes to maintain his hold on Missouri’s GOP faithful.
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Instead of speaking on the billions of dollars within the Missouri budget, House Democrats repeatedly spoke out against language added to each bill that prohibits spending on anything associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. That language is expected to be stripped out in the Senate.
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A federal judge ruled Thursday that insurers should not have to cover some preventive care screenings, including for lung and skin cancer.
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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.
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The House tax package slims down the cost to the state to roughly $500 million a year while providing relief in several different areas. The plan competes with the Senate’s proposals that would reduce state revenue by more than $1 billion.
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A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a key part of the law that requires most insurers cover some preventive care such as cancer screenings and HIV prevention drugs. Opponents say the ruling jeopardizes preventive care for millions of Americans.
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Nearly all Royals games for 2023 are still set to be broadcast on Bally Sports. But if you've cut the cord on cable, you have a lot fewer options for catching baseball games.
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The rally comes after the Republican-led Senate passed two bills limiting transgender youth from accessing health care that affirms their gender, and participating in sports that match their gender identity. Both bills still need to pass the House.
