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The colleges under scrutiny include dozens of state schools such as the University of Kansas. The U.S. Department of Education claims the schools violated civil rights laws because of programs aimed at fixing longstanding racial disparities in their graduate programs.
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Prima Facie Bistro and Market/FacebookHome to cult favorites, hidden gems and family-run eateries, the Northland’s culinary scene is brimming with cultural diversity. Here’s where to eat and drink like a local, north of the river. -
Sporting KCLawrence, Kansas, will see an estimated 15,000 people if Rock Chalk Park is selected as a training facility for a 2026 World Cup team. It's an opportunity that city and county officials are excited about, although they still have unanswered questions about planning for the large-scale event.
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- Los padres de la ciudad de Lee’s Summit tienen más control sobre lo que sus hijos pueden sacar de la biblioteca escolar
- Kansas City agilizará las solicitudes de empleo de los empleados federales que han sido despedidos. Esto es lo que debe saber
- Ante el temor por las amenazas de ICE, se insta a los negocios de Kansas City a ‘proteger a las personas que trabajan para ustedes’
- Los republicanos de Kansas anulan la autoridad de la gobernadora y prohíben a menores de edad la atención médica de afirmación de género
According to documents obtained by KCUR, the agency plans to cut nearly half of its routes, drastically reduce weekend service and pare down its operating hours.
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Late Friday, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson released a statement saying that under Missouri law, the officer who shot and killed Maria Pike and her infant, Destinii, was justified in using deadly force. -
With lawmakers set to take next week off, they leave having already accomplished one major priority: placing the St. Louis Police Department under state control. -
Kansas City has a robust soccer scene, with three professional teams, tons of league play and plenty of places to enjoy to the game. Find more spots to play and watch as the city gears up to host games during the 2026 World Cup. -
Whether you're a true-blue Kansas City Current fan or you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, here's a preview of what you should watch out for when play kicks off this weekend. -
The federal government has not reimbursed K-State for hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses related to its work on global food security. The cuts also affect hundreds of students abroad who were recruited to advance agriculture in their countries. -
Opponents to the proposed tax cuts have expressed concern about effects on local and state services. The fiscal note on HB 903 estimates an impact of over $900 million on local government funds. -
Bills sponsored by Missouri state Sen. Stephen Webber and state Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins are designed to provide more oversight to state nursing homes and require certain staffing levels. But so far they’ve made little progress in the legislature. -
The bill is made up of dozens of policy changes governing how utilities operate in Missouri. Utility companies say they need more power plants to meet expected demand, but critics say the bill will significantly increase costs for customers. -
Workers who were hired in the past two years or recently got a promotion were fired for “performance reasons,” because they were listed as probationary employees. A judge ruled their firings illegal.
