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Because some of Missouri's licensing restrictions are still on the books, Planned Parenthood providers said they cannot perform abortions even after an order lifted the state's overall abortion ban.
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John Amis/APPresident Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 earlier this week. Two Kansas Citians with ties to the 39th president reflect on his impact, during and after his time in office. -
Robina Weermeijer/UnsplashParkinson's disease is known for the tremors that it causes, but about half of patients experiencing the disease also experience hallucinations and delusions.
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- Los estudiantes de Kansas City esperan que este año haya menos fallas en la ayuda financiera para las universidades
- Los inmigrantes necesitan un examen médico para convertirse en ciudadanos. Es difícil encontrar opciones económicas en Kansas City
- Los votantes de Missouri aprueban la propuesta A para aumentar el salario mínimo
- Los sindicatos tienen poder en los suburbios al norte de Kansas City. Sus votos podrían influir en esta elección
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Missouri lawmakers will consider dozens of health-related bills this session. Topics like insulin pricing, food labeling and mental health are top of mind, as well as efforts to reverse the abortion rights amendment passed by voters in November. -
Bills largely split by partisan divides seek to expand or modify charter school operation in Missouri -
Kansas City set a goal to end all traffic fatalities by 2030. The Vision Zero program has worked block by block to make roads throughout the city safer, but officials say it needs more money to reach its goals. -
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Missouri law enforcement officials will begin issuing tickets to distracted drivers caught using electronic devices while driving. -
The homicide rate dipped to the lowest number in the last six years, said Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves. But the number of people who were shot and survived increased by nearly 12%, leaving hundreds of people with gunshot wounds. -
Missouri's Proposition A will raise the state minimum wage to $13.75 by Jan. 1 and $15 per hour by 2026, in addition to requiring paid sick leave. Legal experts say that a court challenge from business groups is unlikely to succeed, but legislative attempts to alter the voter-approved measure could pose a greater threat. -
Even if you've lived in Kansas City for ages, the metro area continues to surprise with places for eating, exploring and spending the day — some of which deserve a lot more recognition. What are the best-kept secrets worth a trip outside the city? -
‘The overarching goal is to make sure they realize their life doesn’t stop just because they’re a teen father,’ said James Hogue, the founder of Dad Prep Academy. -
Terra Morehead, who was disbarred by the Kansas Supreme Court in April 2024, was involved in several legal scandals including a high-profile case investigated by former Kansas City, Kansas, Police Detective Roger Golubski.
