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The United Methodist Church has repealed its ban on LGBTQ clergy. Here’s how some Kansas City members are responding
On May 1, delegates at the United Methodist Church’s General Conference voted to repeal a ban on LGBTQ clergy that stood for four decades.
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Missourians could vote this fall whether to mandate paid sick leave and a $15 minimum wage
Organizers submitted more than 210,000 signatures for a ballot question to approve a minimum wage hike and mandatory sick leave in Missouri. If enough signatures are verified, voters will weigh in during the August or November elections.
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KC Soundcheck: Kasey Rausch
Kasey Rausch is a fifth generation musician who began performing at age 15. Two days after graduating from high school, she moved from Texas back to her hometown of Kansas City to live alongside her extended family while pursuing music.
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Lawsuit by Kansas City's mayor leads to a redo election on KCPD funding measure
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a 2022 ballot measure ordering Kansas City to increase its minimum threshold for police funding "misled voters" to the point of making the election unfair. Acting on a lawsuit filed by Mayor Quinton Lucas, the court has ordered a new election.
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At Kansas City's Goofball Sk8boards, an LGBTQ safe space, being a newbie skater is cool
Local queer couple Joan and Harper Rose opened Goofball Sk8boards last year in the Waldo neighborhood after feeling tired of the judgment that often comes with the skate scene. The shop and indoor park, where the Roses teach lessons, is a place to learn — and be goofy — in a safe and sober environment.
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University of Missouri students in Kansas City and Columbia protest against civilian deaths in Gaza
Students on University of Missouri campuses are protesting in solidarity with Palestinians under bombardment from Israel in the Gaza strip.
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Celebrating the life and legacy of legendary Kansas City jazz singer Queen Bey
Legendary Kansas City jazz singer Queen Bey died last Monday. Her performances left an indelible mark on the city's jazz scene with her larger-than-life stage presence and stunning voice.
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How Kansas City could be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court case on homelessness
The Supreme Court of the United States will decide this summer if unhoused people can be fined or arrested for sleeping outside. Local government officials, including some in Kansas City, say enforcement of encampments is needed to address the crisis. But advocates say criminalization is a waste of resources.
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Kansas City’s zero fare bus rides are here for another year, but fiscal troubles loom
The Kansas City Council unanimously approved $70.9 million in funding for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. Bus and paratransit rides will stay at zero fare at least until the contract expires on April 30, 2025, but the bus system faces a deficit once federal funds run out.
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Kansas City G.I.F.T.'s business center provides services to help elevate Black-owned businesses
Kansas City G.I.F.T. is a local nonprofit working to address the racial wealth gap in our metro by helping Black entrepreneurs build and sustain their small businesses. While they provide grants, the organization's business center also provides free business coaching, accounting, marketing and more.
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The first day of the 2024 NFL Draft has arrived. Who will the Kansas City Chiefs select?
The Kansas City Chiefs will have seven picks in tonight's NFL Draft to determine which young players will play alongside Patrick Mahomes in the team's quest for its third straight championship.
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It’s National Volunteer Week — here’s what the Peace Corps was really like for volunteers from KC.
In honor of National Volunteer Week April 21-27, three returned Peace Corps Volunteers from Kansas City shared what the Peace Corps experience was about for them.
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Comics, improvisers and sketch artists to feature in Kansas City’s first Black Comedy Festival
The first ever Black Comedy Festival KC will take place from April 25-28, mainly in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine district. Festival organizers say it’s the first festival to highlight black comics in the region, as well as the first to feature several different forms of comedy.
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A new walkable neighborhood is coming to the Berkley Riverfront next to KC Current's stadium
Port KC and the KC Current on Monday announced a district to surround CPKC stadium, which opened last month. The development will break ground at the end of this year and wrap up before the World Cup in 2026.
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Children's Mercy is helping caregivers figure out what's next after an autism diagnosis
Families and caregivers might feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do after a child receives a diagnosis like autism. Children's Mercy Hospital launched a new program to increase support and guidance; helping families navigate resources and early interventions.
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Protecting Planet Earth is the bottom line for these businesses and nonprofits around Kansas City
Fifty-four years after the first annual Earth Day, many people are making environmental sustainability their business. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with Kansas Citians whose livelihood is saving the planet.
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Up From Dust podcast highlights environmental solutions pursued by ordinary Kansans
Kansas News Service environmental reporter Celia Llopis-Jepsen spent two years researching and reporting the first episode of Up From Dust. The newly launched podcast tells the stories of the Kansans who are addressing environmental crises.
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3 audiobook insiders share which books they love the most right now
More than half of U.S. adults said that they’ve listened to an audiobook at some point. The industry is continuing to expand, and Up To Date’s panelists have a diverse range of recommendations for every listener’s needs.
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Rep. Sam Graves says it is time to bring in a new postmaster general as mail delays continue
The U.S. Postal Service has experienced delays in mail delivery around the country, including Missouri and Kansas. As Missouri Congressman Sam Graves pushes for federal legislation to protect citizens, he says it is time to bring in a new postmaster general.
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How a Kansas City nonprofit is tackling the racial homeownership gap through tiny homes
Owning a home today is more expensive than ever and disproportionately out of reach for people of color. Civic Saint in Kansas City wants to use tiny homes to help close the gap and protect the environment.
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