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Hidden Costs of Grief: Chef Shaun Brady’s Murder Illustrates Economic Toll of Gun Violence in Kc
The killing of beloved Irish-born chef Shaun Brady triggered at least $1.5 million in measurable costs, revealing the often-ignored economic burden gun violence places on families, neighborhoods, businesses and taxpayers.
The killing of beloved Irish-born chef Shaun Brady triggered at least $1.5 million in measurable costs, revealing the often-ignored economic burden gun violence places on families, neighborhoods, businesses and taxpayers.
International Students in Missouri Sue Trump Administration Over Revoked Status
Previous minor run-ins with the law are suspected of drawing the scrutiny of Homeland Security.
Previous minor run-ins with the law are suspected of drawing the scrutiny of Homeland Security.
LGBTQ+ Youth in Missouri and Kansas Face Higher Suicide Risk
A new survey from The Trevor Project finds that young people are dealing with high rates of depression and anxiety.
A new survey from The Trevor Project finds that young people are dealing with high rates of depression and anxiety.
Kansas City Public Schools Finds Itself Embroiled in a DEI Fight
Kansas City Public Schools has goals to increase its numbers of Black and Latino teachers. A parents’ group says that’s race-based hiring and it’s discriminatory.
Kansas City Public Schools has goals to increase its numbers of Black and Latino teachers. A parents’ group says that’s race-based hiring and it’s discriminatory.
Schools Look to Landmark Supreme Court Ruling to Protect Undocumented Immigrant Students From Ice
Amid rumors and fear, Plyler v. Doe decision guarantees the right of undocumented immigrant children to attend K-12 public schools.
Amid rumors and fear, Plyler v. Doe decision guarantees the right of undocumented immigrant children to attend K-12 public schools.
One Tree at a Time: A Plan for Reviving Kansas City’s Urban Forest
Trees cool cities, soak up greenhouse gases and make people healthier. Scientists say even one tree can make a difference, and Kansas City is planting thousands.
Trees cool cities, soak up greenhouse gases and make people healthier. Scientists say even one tree can make a difference, and Kansas City is planting thousands.
Kansas City LGBTQ Community Vows to ‘Fight Like Hell’ Amid Mental Health and Rights Worries After Trump Win
Fears of more restrictive laws and discrimination have increased calls to mental health helplines and fueled cries to champion transgender rights.
Fears of more restrictive laws and discrimination have increased calls to mental health helplines and fueled cries to champion transgender rights.
Weathered COVID Before? Scientists Say Every New Infection Puts You at Risk of Getting Long COVID
The sometimes debilitating illness infects a third of people who come down with a case of COVID. Scientists and doctors are scrambling to understand and treat it.
The sometimes debilitating illness infects a third of people who come down with a case of COVID. Scientists and doctors are scrambling to understand and treat it.
Missouri and Kansas Keep Losing Pharmacies, and a Key Part of Health Care
Yes, pharmacies fill prescriptions, administer tests and give vaccines. But they also fill a vital role in the health care ecosystem, offering medical advice and care when doctors aren’t available. When pharmacies shut down, that care disappears.
Yes, pharmacies fill prescriptions, administer tests and give vaccines. But they also fill a vital role in the health care ecosystem, offering medical advice and care when doctors aren’t available. When pharmacies shut down, that care disappears.
A Kansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Couldn’t Overcome a Veto Last Year. Things Are Different Now
A bill to deny transgender children puberty blockers and hormone treatments looks more likely to survive Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto in this election year.
A bill to deny transgender children puberty blockers and hormone treatments looks more likely to survive Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto in this election year.
A Post-Pandemic Oddity: Wichita Has Fewer Car Crashes, but More Traffic Deaths
Wichita matches a national trend of increased fatal car accidents though fewer accidents are happening overall.
Wichita matches a national trend of increased fatal car accidents though fewer accidents are happening overall.
With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas Gamblers Risk Addiction
Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps and in-game wagering pose a particularly addictive temptation that can add up to trouble for problem gamblers. Expect to see millions of dollars wagered during March Madness.
Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps and in-game wagering pose a particularly addictive temptation that can add up to trouble for problem gamblers. Expect to see millions of dollars wagered during March Madness.
After Witnessing a Deadly Mass Shooting, Lawmakers Want to Take Action on Gun Control
Kansas and Missouri gun laws on display after fatal Super Bowl parade shooting.
Kansas and Missouri gun laws on display after fatal Super Bowl parade shooting.
Kansas City Hospitals Had Long Dreaded, and Prepared For, a Day of Shootings Like This
Training drills and careful coordination meant, when gun shots rang out at the close of the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, the region’s health care infrastructure stood ready to respond.
Training drills and careful coordination meant, when gun shots rang out at the close of the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, the region’s health care infrastructure stood ready to respond.
One of the Best Things for a Child Traumatized by Kansas City’s Mass Shooting? Experts Stress Routine
Schools canceled classes for what was supposed to be a joyful event. But after the Chiefs parade ended in a shooting, educators are making sure students have support and stability.
Schools canceled classes for what was supposed to be a joyful event. But after the Chiefs parade ended in a shooting, educators are making sure students have support and stability.