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Trump looms large in Missouri Attorney General race

Republicans Andrew Bailey and Will Scharf are both running to be Missouri’s next attorney general, but another name is also a consideration: Donald Trump, who has yet to endorse a favorite. Plus: The...

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Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to...

Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver...

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Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard, one of Kansas City’s deadliest streets, is...

Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard is one of Kansas City’s top 10 most dangerous streets. A project to change the road aims to reduce crashes, make pedestrians safer, and connect two of the city’s longest...

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Can combining Kansas City police and fire dispatch reduce 911 wait times? The...

Mayor Quinton Lucas has sponsored an ordinance that would combine the KCPD and KCFD communication centers. Neither police nor fire are enthused.

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Voters in Missouri's 6th District say they never see Rep. Sam Graves. Does it...

In 2022, residents of this district told reporters they felt forgotten by elected officials. On a return visit, we heard from voters that long-serving U.S. Rep. Sam Graves doesn’t spend much time...

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Kansas City and other police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?

Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help.

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Understanding the amendment votes in Missouri's August election

Missouri voters will see two statewide ballot items in next week's primary election: Amendment 1, giving tax breaks to child care facilities, and Amendment 4, which would force Kansas City to increase...

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Dogs are talking — are you listening?

Dogs don’t talk to us the way our human best friends do, but they are biologically prepared to communicate with us in a range of ways. What if we could understand our furry companions better? Dr. Emily...

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Immigrant farmers often can't get federal grants to start businesses. These...

Documentation status, language barriers and lack of information can all create barriers for immigrants to access federal grants. Now a number of organizations are stepping in to provide direct support.

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Christopher Dunn walks free after Missouri Attorney General loses fight to...

Dunn was released from a Missouri prison Tuesday after being wrongfully incarcerated for more than 30 years. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Attorney General Andrew Bailey did not have the...

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Who are the Democrats running for Missouri governor?

Missouri state Rep. Crystal Quade and Springfield businessman Mike Hamra are both running for governor as Democrats, and although either would be the underdog in November, they could benefit from a...

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Voter fraud probe at center of Johnson County Sheriff's race

The race for the Republican nomination for Johnson County sheriff is one of the most competitive on the Kansas side of the metro. We’ll break down everything you should know ahead of the primary.

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Woman sues University of Kansas Health System for denying her an emergency...

The lawsuit alleges the hospital violated state nondiscrimination laws and a federal law that requires hospitals to treat or stabilize patients in a health crisis before transferring or dismissing them.

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New murals on Independence Avenue Bridge celebrate its truck-destroying infamy

Venus flytraps, purple monsters and giant hippos torment trucks in a new set of murals that have taken shape on Kansas City's most infamous span.

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Bird flu threat leads to more Missouri State Fair rules for dairy cows:...

H5N1 has not been detected in Missouri’s dairy herd, but some of the state’s poultry flock has been affected. Exhibitors bringing Cows to the Missouri State Fair need to have their milk tested before...

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Wichita enacts water restrictions as drought worsens

Wichita water customers will be limited to outdoor watering one day a week. That day depends on which part of the city they live in.

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Another farm bill extension looks likely as Congress faces deadline, tough...

Getting a new farm bill across the finish line in 2024 is likely doomed against a ticking clock, hot-button issues and election year politics.

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Missouri Republicans love to hate on Kansas City

Attacking Kansas City and St. Louis has become standard practice for Missouri Republicans running for office. But that rhetoric, paired with actions they take in the legislature, has increasingly made...

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How farmers and livestock producers are using drones, another tool in the...

Drones flying over Midwestern fields are likely to become a more typical sight. Farmers are finding that the remotely piloted aircraft can do everything from spraying fields to monitoring livestock.

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Michael Brown's loved ones hold memorial in Ferguson to honor his legacy and...

Family members and friends gathered around the spot where Michael Brown Jr. was killed nearly 10 years ago to memorialize his death and honor his legacy.

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