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Abortion is still legal in Kansas, with restrictions — but abortion opponents want Kansas lawmakers to enact laws to support anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers and put parents on the hook for child support starting at conception. We'll break down those and other reproductive policies working their way through the legislature this session.
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Ex-KCKPD officer Roger Golubski deploys old tactic against abuse allegations: Calling accusers liarsAttorneys for Roger Golubski, facing federal charges that he sexually assaulted nine women by using the power of his badge, says the women are “simply smearing Golubski’s character.” The government is trying to prove a pattern of serial sexual abuse by a police officer over the course of decades.
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El jefe de policía Karl Oakman, que ha estado en este trabajo durante dos años, dice que redujo los homicidios y los crímenes violentos mediante el uso de cuatro estrategias, incluyendo el mantener a los oficiales presentes en los barrios y responder a cada sobredosis de fentanilo.
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Taylor Swift, The New York Times, and the World Cup have all taken note: Kansas City is a nice place. But does that just mean we’re ‘boring?’
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Kansas City first announced Gavin Wilkinson as sporting director earlier this month, leading to a quick outcry from fans. Wilkinson was fired from a previous job as a women's soccer team president after multiple misconduct investigations, including his handling of sexual harassment allegations.
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Wilkinson was fired from a previous leadership role in women's professional soccer over multiple investigations, including into the sexual misconduct of a former Portland Thorns coach. Kansas City first announced him as sporting director last week, to the quick consternation of many fans.
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Due to the extreme cold, Kansas City, Missouri, activated its emergency cold weather plan. Ten shelters across the city will add more capacity to their existing space. Other shelters and warming centers around the region will open to keep people warm.
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When hip-hop hit Kansas City streets, the effect was immediate. The new sound took over record stores, local high schools and underground dance parties. 2023 marks 50 years since the art form got started, and Kansas City is honoring its own contributions to the culture.
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The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City estimates that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour this summer had an economic impact of $200 million. Then Swift kept coming back to the city because of her relationship with Travis Kelce. Local business owners and even the city’s tourism board say they're reaping the benefits.
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Instead of sending trees and broken lights to the local landfill, here’s how and where you can recycle those unwanted holiday wares.
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In October, the mayors of the three largest cities in Wyandotte County floated the idea of dissolving the Unified Government as an option to address debt and service issues. But not everyone thinks those structural changes are the right approach.
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The bridge — which connects Central Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas to the West Bottoms in Kansas City, Missouri — had been slated for possible demolition until last month, when a group of local business owners made their case to repair it.