With homicides up 40% this year, President Trump has decided to attempt to stem the tide by sending hundreds of agents from several federal bureaus to Kansas City, Missouri.

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What The U.S. Attorney In Kansas City Knows About A New Federal Crime Intervention

Balancing the needs of the south Kansas City community and the safety of students is no easy task, especially while budgets are shrinking, enrollment numbers are dropping and COVID-19 cases are on the rise.

Hickman Mills' New School Superintendent Takes Over In A Time Of Unprecedented Challenges

Citing problems with unequal sentencing, Kristiane Bryant aims to unseat the Wyandotte County district attorney. She said his lack of experience, an increase in plea deals, and a decrease in prosecutions of violent crime were reasons a change is needed.

Meet The Jackson County Prosecutor Looking To Unseat Wyandotte County's District Attorney

Police officers handle myriad situations from one-on-one contacts to large protest crowds and they have a range of methods and tools to employ in response.

How Kansas City Police Are Trained To Use Force, And De-Escalate Tense Situations

Before he was assassinated, Leon Jordan played a critical role in the establishment of Freedom Inc., and Black political power in Kansas City and the Missouri Capitol.

Remembering Leon Jordan's 'Legacy Of Leadership' In Kansas City

John Herron succeeds Crosby Kemper III at a time when the library's public events and finances have taken a hit.

A New Director Takes Over As The Kansas City Public Library Copes With Pandemic Uncertainty

John Albers was 17 and struggling with mental health issues when an Overland Park police officer shot him to death in 2018.

Two Years After Overland Park Police Killed Her Teenage Son, Sheila Albers Is Still Demanding Reform

One hundred years after the Negro National League was established, a Kansas City museum is finding ways to mark the anniversary amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A 1920 Meeting At The Paseo YMCA Gave Black Baseball A League Of Its Own

An infectious disease specialist addresses schools reopening, the latest in testing and vaccine progress, and the need for masks and social distancing.

Positive Test Rate For Coronavirus Is Still Rising In Kansas City Metro

Mayor Quinton Lucas discusses the city's crime problem, the coronavirus and a new federal law enforcement effort focused on Kansas City, Missouri, dubbed "Operation LeGend."

Kansas City Mayor Says He Learned About A Federal Enforcement Operation On Twitter 'Like Everyone Else'

Conservative opponents worry about financing an expansion of Medicaid in Missouri. Advocates say it could save the state money.

Missouri Voters Will Soon Settle Long-Running Debates Over Medicaid Expansion

It was a St. Louis-born man who wrote what is considered one of the most important poems of the 20th century — T. S. Eliot. Now, a trove of letters is giving readers and researchers a new window into the life and times of the poet, essayist, playwright and critic.

Unsealed Love Letters From T. S. Eliot Reveal The Missouri Poet's Secret Muse

The Kansas suburb is considering rules for residents to keep backyard chickens.

Keeping Backyard Chickens May Soon Be Legal In Prairie Village

Voters in Kansas and Missouri will head to the polls Aug. 4 for primary elections, but the COVID-19 pandemic has opened up other voting options for people in both states.

How To Register And Vote In Primary Elections In Missouri And Kansas

Universities were dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic — many had to construct virtual learning systems on the fly. Two regional universities, though, consider themselves distance learning pioneers.

With In-Person Classes Pending, Kansas City Area Universities Have Advice For Online Learning

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