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Joette Pelster had led the youth theater since 1993. She passed away on Nov. 25, just a week after announcing plans to retire.
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Alle Janssen/FacebookLeawood, Kansas, native Charlie Janssen has qualified for hiking’s 'Triple Crown' award, which recognizes hikers who have completed three of the country’s longest trails. Janssen joins an elite group of people who have completed all three trails in a calendar year. -
Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3People of color become involved in the criminal justice system and are incarcerated at a disproportionate rate compared to white individuals. A Kansas City nonprofit is working to change that by introducing young Black people to the other side of the legal system.
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In neighborhoods like Power & Light and the Crossroads, where stunt driving and car sideshows have become a nuisance, city crews are installing small black discs that are meant to disrupt the movement of sliding or skidding tires. -
The Kansas City Aviation Department is looking for volunteers to take part in a simulation to test amenities and other operational systems at KCI’s new terminal ahead of its scheduled opening in March.
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Phone calls, electronic messages or letters sent to people inside prison are not free. Those costs can add up quickly, especially for people in prison who may not make much.
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A former camper alleges that Branson-based Kanakuk, one of the largest Christian summer camps in the country, concealed knowledge of a director's sexual misconduct when it persuaded his family to sign a settlement and non-disclosure agreement.
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The Kansas City, Kansas Street Blues Festival was created as a place for a small group of influential blues artists from northeast Kansas City, Kansas, to share their music with their community. Now, however, so many of these artists have died that the event organizer doesn’t believe he’ll be able to continue the festival.
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Kansas City, Kansas, Police Chief Karl Oakman insisted Monday that his department can handle a review of more than 150 cases handled by former detective Roger Golubski. Critics say the department's involvement won't lead to an independent review.
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A Missouri woman who was denied an abortion prompted an unprecedented federal investigation into whether a hospital violated the law by failing to provide her medical care.
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Sinag-Tala, Tagalog for Starlight, began as a four-person dance troupe eager to showcase traditional Filipino dance. 50 years later, the group has welcomed hundreds of dancers and created a close-knit community.
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While Republicans will still hold a supermajority in the chamber, House Democrats were able to gain three seats, giving them their largest numbers in years.
