The decision came after pushback from New Stanley families who didn’t want the school to close.
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A KU researcher on the brink of a breakthrough is stuck waiting for federal funds
A change in how the federal government funds research means fewer projects are moving forward. Scientists said the result will be fewer medical advances.
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Trump administration wants sensitive voter data from Kansas and Missouri
The Department of Justice is asking for information on voters, like the last four digits of a Social Security number and drivers license information.
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BPU board approves 2026 budget, reviews future of Nearman coal plant
The new budget keeps rates flat as the Board of Public Utilities board explores clean energy options and launches a community solar initiative.
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Massive tax break for Country Club Plaza would divert $188M in revenue from KC schools over 30 years
A Texas developer wants to revive the Plaza. But the plan could come at a massive cost for Kansas City schools and other government services.
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City Plan Commission extends plaza rezoning debate, approves expanded dispensary hours
Dec. 3, 2025, City Plan Commission: Notes by Kansas City Documenter Bunny Pederson.
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Months after hackers broke into Cerner’s network, some patients don’t know their health data was stolen
Patients of NKC Health in North Kansas City finally learned in late November — 11 months after the attack — that their data was compromised in ‘one of the most massive breaches in the health care industry.’
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‘We were begging’: Missouri system lags in serving children with mental health troubles
Kelcie Breece cared for her niece when the child entered foster care. The child had intense needs, and the Missouri foster care system didn’t help them. They had to navigate the system on their own.
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Afghan man who helped the U.S. fight the Taliban ordered released from ICE detention in Missouri
Mohammad Ali Dadfar will reunite with his wife and children after his release from a Springfield, Missouri, jail that is contracting with the Department of Homeland Security.
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A healthy prescription many people can’t afford: Eating more fruits and vegetables
Kansas City health providers are turning to ‘food is medicine’ programs that give patients with chronic health conditions fresh food along with nutrition education.