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Health · Missouri

Person in Missouri Contracts Rare 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba; Had Visited Lake of the Ozarks Before Falling Ill

82% Center coverage: 39 sources

Individuals become infected when water containing the amoeba enters the body through the nose from freshwater sources.See the Story

Zohran Mamdani · Kansas City

Kansas City's Sun Fresh Market Shuts Down, Prompting Criticism of City-Run Grocery Models

61% Right coverage: 18 sources

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Kansas Politics · Kansas

Education Department investigating 4 Kansas school districts over trans student policies

40% Center coverage: 15 sources

The Education Department said Thursday it is investigating four Kansas public school districts over transgender student policies alleged to violate federal discrimination and privacy laws. See the Story

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Kansas City's Sun Fresh Market Shuts Down, Prompting Criticism of City-Run Grocery Models

Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses — REUTERS / pwu404

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Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses

Kansas City Chiefs Donate $25K to Missouri House Republican PAC

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

The donation comes after the legislature approved a $1.5 billion funding plan to convince the Chiefs to stay in Missouri.Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas City See the Story

Kansas City Council Approves Contract to Continue KCATA Operations

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Council approved a measure late Thursday afternoon to fund the bus service through April of next year. The agreement came about 24 hours before thousands of riders would've been stranded. Things to do in Kansas City this weekend: Aug. 15-17 Mayor Quinton Lucas said the city council approved a 12-month contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to continue essential bus service op…Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas City See the Story

Kansas City's Ethnic Enrichment Festival now includes Palestine, to 'keep our story on the table'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The 46th annual festival celebrates the cultures and cuisines represented in the Kansas City area. This year, for the first time, that includes Palestine. Organizers say it's a chance to give back to the city that welcomed them.Culture · Palestine Read Article

The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in Missouri and 7 other states

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places. In Missouri, Republicans are taking aim at Kansas City's U.S. House seat.Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas City Read Article

‘Troost Is Not Scary’: Kansas City Equity Walk Proves How Black Businesses Revived Historic Street

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

On Friday, Brandon Calloway will lead a 10-mile walk to showcase 24 Black-owned businesses along Troost Avenue, challenging decades-old stigmas about Kansas City’s former racial dividing line.Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas City See the Story

A Kansas City program that helps people age at home sees slow growth but real benefits

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

PACE KC, a year-old integrated health care program for older adults, lets Jackson County residents find care and support while avoiding a nursing home. But it's still not very well known or understood.Health Care · Kansas City Read Article

Missouri State Board of Education Votes to Close 12 Schools for Students with Disabilities

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

The change comes as MSSD struggles with declining enrollment, with fewer students millions in deferred maintenance See the Story

Trump immigration policies hit Overland Park school weeks before raids on 2 local restaurants

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

After the Trump administration ended an immigration program for people from predominantly Spanish-speaking countries, the preschool's staff, parents and students are adjusting to a new normal—as are workplaces around the region.Overland Park · Overland Park Read Article

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