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Shawnee City Council has no control over who participates in school sports, but approved a document that serves as the city’s public stance on issues that could arise in state and federal governments. Shawnee is believed to be the first city in Johnson County to take an official stance on the issue.
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In the Kansas governor's race, education, LGBTQ rights, and the economy have become major divides between Republican Derek Schmidt and Democrat Laura Kelly. Plus: The Kansas City Current broke ground on a women’s soccer stadium set to open in 2024.
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With a new practice facility built in Riverside and a downtown stadium in the works, the professional women's soccer team has plenty of room to grow their image among the metro's youth players.
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A Kansas City artist invented an instrument that paints and composes at the same time, creating music with a brush stroke. Plus, one Kansas golfer is trying to bring more diversity to the caddie community.
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With a 3-2 win over the North Carolina Courage on Aug. 28, the KC Current’s unbeaten streak grew to 12 matches.
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University of Kansas graduate student Anh-Dao Do turned her experience as a caddie into a way to pay for college. She wants to help others do the same, and help revive a dying skill in the process.
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The Kansas City coach under the biggest spotlight right now is not Andy Reid of the Chiefs, or Mike Matheny of the Royals. It’s the coach of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
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Costs for the stadium, which will be the first in the country built for a national women's soccer league team, have grown to $117 million. The lease agreement with Port KC prohibits the owners from seeking local tax incentives.
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For three years, Missouri Republicans have attempted to pass legislation prohibiting trans girls from playing on girls’ sports teams. Parents say their children just want to play sports with their friends, and the measure would "codify into law discrimination against trans youth."
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes transgender sports ban, parental bill of rights touted by RepublicansThe Democratic governor also vetoed bills that would raise the barrier to eligibility for food stamps and broaden COVID-19 lawsuit immunity for health providers.
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The league includes veteran hockey players and those who are completely new to the sport. It was started by women who love the game and want to introduce more girls and women to hockey.
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While 63% of NCAA Division I women's basketball teams have female coaches, the rate is 40% in the Big 12 conference.