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The city settled with the parents of Maria Pike, who was the mother of 12-week-old Destinii Hope, and with Destinii's father. Their attorney says it's the largest settlement in a police brutality case ever in Missouri.
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@kcur893 Millions of immigrants who come to the United States each year apply for asylum, which legally protects them from deportation. But judges in Kansas City’s immigration court, who hear asylum cases from across Missouri and Kansas, are known for denying the vast majority of asylum claims they consider. Reporting for The Midwest Newsroom, KCUR’s Celisa Calacal explains how those long odds are affecting a mother of four trying to stay in Kansas City. 🎙️Hosted by Celisa Calacal 📹Produced and filmed by Zach Perez 🖥️Reporting in collaboration with The Midwest Newsroom #kansascity #immigration #asylumseekers ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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Some rivers are success stories where wildlife is bouncing back from heavy pollution. But environmental groups say progress hasn’t happened across the board and backsliding remains possible. -
The bipartisan legislation from U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Maria Cantwell of Washington state aims to “restore order in college athletics.” -
Opponents contend the measure would violate a ban on constitutional amendments including more than one subject. They also argue the ballot summary is misleading and should be changed. -
Legislators hope the bill, if signed into law by the governor, would streamline the process of obtaining a disabled placard and remove barriers for patients with mobility impairments across the state. -
The Iowa-based brewery opened last week on the second floor of the old Macy's in Prairie Village. Along with award-winning brews, popular menu items include a tuna poke bow, and giant Taphouse Bruger. -
The Trump administration’s drive to slash safety-net spending is hitting SNAP. As the cost of gasoline spikes, rent and utilities climb and food remains expensive, more than 3.5 million Americans have lost food benefits. -
A growing trend known as "digital detox" is reaching Missouri as people pay for experiences that help them step away from their phones. -
The effort comes after the federal government criticized suspected levels of Medicaid fraud in Democratic-led states. -
Lawrence, Kansas, will host the Algerian men's national football team during this summer's World Cup. Students at Lawrence High School wanted to be part of making them feel at home — even if it meant scrambling to film and edit a video on their last day of classes.
Can I still get World Cup tickets? How do I get to the stadium? Where can I join a watch party? KCUR has all the answers — whether you’re a local or new to town for the tournament.
