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6/10/2026 9:04:52 PM

Missouri on recession watch when auditor flags possible $1.7 billion budget shortfall for governor to fix.

Missouri on Brink of $1.7 Billion Shortfall, State Auditor WarnsMissouri’s State Auditor is sounding an urgent financial alarm: the state could be staring down a massive $1.7 billion budget deficit un...

5/26/2026 11:05:50 PM

Three under hantavirus watch released from KU Hospital.

Exposure Monitoring Concludes at KU HospitalA brief period of observation for three individuals at a prominent Kansas medical facility has ended without any confirmed infections. The University of Kan...

5/15/2026 5:17:39 AM

Woman convicted in 2023 murder of Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald

Woman Convicted for the Murder of a Suburban Police Officer in 2023Guilty Verdict Delivered in Officer Jonah Oswald CaseA jury has returned a guilty verdict in the highly publicized trial of a woman a...

4/30/2026 7:14:28 PM

Missouri and Kansas drivers face another painful surge as gas totals close to a dollar above 2024 highs

Sharp Increase in Fuel Prices Across Missouri and Kansas AgainDrivers in both Missouri and Kansas are feeling the pinch once more as gas prices have jumped significantly, climbing nearly a full dollar...

4/23/2026 5:20:34 AM

The century-old crown that secretly inspired the Hallmark logo

The Century-Old Church Crown That Inspired a Global Brand's Icon In the heart of Kansas City, a quiet piece of local history is etched into the global consciousness. For decades, millions have ...

4/4/2026 7:03:31 AM

Get Your Daybreak Fix: Grateful Dead-Inspired Bagels Arrive Soon

A New Groove in the Suburbs: Grateful Dead-Inspired Bagel Shop Set to OpenA wave of tie-dye and the smell of fresh-baked bagels is about to hit the suburbs, as a family-run bakery with a distinct musi...

3/31/2026 9:01:37 PM

Olathe Pioneers Drone First Responders for Faster Emergency Aid

Olathe Police Launch Drone First Responder Program, A New Era in Public Safety The Olathe Police Department has launched a pioneering program that deploys unmanned aerial systems as first respo...

3/31/2026 1:13:29 AM

New KC Alcohol Rules Could Crush Local Bars and Restaurants

Proposed Late-Night Alcohol Ban Sparks Debate in Kansas City A proposed city ordinance aimed at curbing certain alcohol sales after midnight is drawing sharp criticism from local business owners wh...

6/4/2026 1:13:29 AM

1 of North America's oldest tortoises waddled into police instead of his bed, rescued 9 days later

Lost Pet Tortoise Reunited with Family After Nine-Day Ordeal Miles From HomeFor nearly a week and a half, a Kansas City-area family endured an anxious search for their beloved pet. When Liam, a tortoi...

5/15/2026 7:01:20 PM

American Airlines expands capacity and adds new routes for Chiefs travelers

American Airlines Expands Capacity for Chiefs Fan TravelA major U.S. carrier is significantly increasing its flight schedule from Kansas City, responding directly to soaring demand as a direct result ...

5/7/2026 7:03:36 PM

Kansas City vets warn this tick and flea season will be brutal, here’s how to protect your pets now

Kansas City Vets Alert: Tick and Flea Season Could Be the Worst YetVeterinarians across the Kansas City metro are urging pet owners to brace for what is shaping up to be an unusually aggressive season...

4/28/2026 1:07:59 AM

Missouri teen loses both hands in devastating fireworks explosion

Tragedy Struck Missouri Teen in Fourth of July Fireworks AccidentA 15-year-old from Missouri suffered severe injuries Saturday after a fireworks device abruptly pierced his body, obliterating both his...

4/4/2026 7:03:50 AM

Easter Bunny Reality Check: Are You Really Ready?

Thinking of an Easter Bunny? Why Experts Urge Caution Before Adopting With Easter approaching, images of fluffy rabbits are everywhere. It's a tradition that leads many families to consider bri...

4/2/2026 3:07:16 AM

Rising Waters Threaten Kansas City as Severe Storms Rage

National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch for Kansas City RegionThe National Weather Service has placed a significant portion of the Kansas City metropolitan area under a tornado watch Wednesday a...

3/31/2026 7:00:30 PM

Why This Local Lawmaker Just Shocked Everyone and Dropped Out

Missouri Legislator Exits Congressional Race, Citing Family and Local CommitmentA prominent Jackson County lawmaker has announced his withdrawal from the crowded Republican primary for Missouri's 6th ...

3/26/2026 5:20:18 AM

A new data hub rises in Leavenworth, fueling Kansas' tech frontier

Leavenworth County Approves Major Project, Paving Way for Data Center Development A significant development plan has cleared a key hurdle in Leavenworth County, Kansas. County commissioners have un...

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6/11/2026 7:20:21 PM

White House hantavirus and Ebola response raises eyebrows amid COVID stance.

Deadly Pathogens Spike; Public Health Access StrainsRates of hantavirus and Ebola-related exposures are creating a new stress point in the public health landscape. As viral threats surface with growin...

6/11/2026 7:19:50 PM

Socioeconomic inequality physically rewires children's developing brains

Early Life Stress and Child Brain Development Linked to Sleep and Neighborhood EconomicsA growing body of research is redefining our understanding of early childhood development, suggesting that a chi...

6/11/2026 7:19:18 PM

Ebola tests in DRC are faster, yet critical gaps leave cases slipping through

Ebola Testing Advances in DRC, But Gaps Remain CriticalThe ability to test for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen notable improvements in recent months. However, public health expe...