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Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.
Federal and state websites descend into political finger-pointing as SNAP fight drags on
Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.
Fish Fry debuted on KCUR in 1985. On Saturday, Fans of Fish Fry — and its host, Chuck Haddock — gathered at Knuckleheads for a concert and live broadcast of the show. (@kansascity.com)
Kansas City's weekend ‘Fish Fry’ still sizzles after 40 years on KCUR
Fish Fry debuted on KCUR in 1985. On Saturday, Fans of Fish Fry — and its host, Chuck Haddock — gathered at Knuckleheads for a concert and live broadcast of the show.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Fish Fry debuted on KCUR in 1985. On Saturday, Fans of Fish Fry — and its host, Chuck Haddock — gathered at Knuckleheads for a concert and live broadcast of the show. (@kansascity.com)
The Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault, or MOCSA, is holding 200 Sexual Assault-Free Environment training sessions in an effort to make safer the public spaces in Kansas City where people will be watching the World Cup.
MOCSA wants to make Kansas City safer for the World Cup through bystander intervention trainings
The goal for MOCSA, or the Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault, is for everyone in Kansas City to enjoy the World Cup — in the safest way possible. The group offers training sessions on sexual assault prevention and building bystander invention in public places.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault, or MOCSA, is holding 200 Sexual Assault-Free Environment training sessions in an effort to make safer the public spaces in Kansas City where people will be watching the World Cup.
As the government shutdown drags on, what’s the experience like for federal workers working without pay? KCUR spoke with an IRS customer service agent about her experiences working through the shutdown, and her worries for the future.
What the shutdown has meant for one Kansas City IRS worker
As the government shutdown drags on, what’s the experience like for federal workers — not just the thousands who have been furloughed, but those left behind to carry on the work without pay? KCUR spoke with an IRS customer service agent about her experiences working through the shutdown, and her worries for the future.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As the government shutdown drags on, what’s the experience like for federal workers working without pay? KCUR spoke with an IRS customer service agent about her experiences working through the shutdown, and her worries for the future.
Lethal injection is tainted with error, ineptitude and secrecy. Missouri passed a law shielding the identity of the people involved in lethal injections, following a scandal over the credibility of its chief executioner. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
New book exposes Missouri's error-filled execution process of lethal injection
Lethal injection is tainted with error, ineptitude and secrecy that's led to many botched executions and unnecessary suffering. Missouri passed a law shielding the identity of the people involved in lethal injections, following a scandal over the credibility of its chief executioner.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Lethal injection is tainted with error, ineptitude and secrecy. Missouri passed a law shielding the identity of the people involved in lethal injections, following a scandal over the credibility of its chief executioner. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
An average 15-pound turkey could cost around $30 this Thanksgiving, according to an analysis from Purdue University. That’s a 75% price increase since October 2024—a reversal from the relatively low prices of previous years. But why?
Your Thanksgiving turkey could be more expensive this year. And it's not just because of bird flu
Turkey prices tend to rise closer to holidays such as Thanksgiving. But tariffs and bird flu could dramatically drive up the cost of turkeys this year.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
An average 15-pound turkey could cost around $30 this Thanksgiving, according to an analysis from Purdue University. That’s a 75% price increase since October 2024—a reversal from the relatively low prices of previous years. But why?
Analysis by the Movement Advancement Project estimates that around $362 million to $879 million in household income has left the state, a number that is expected to increase. (@missouriindependent.com)
Missouri anti-LGBTQ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find
Studies are showing that Missouri's laws targeting gay and transgender people have already pushed LGBTQ+ residents to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere. One analysis estimates that Missouri has lost between $362 million to $879 million in household income, and that's expected to increase.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Analysis by the Movement Advancement Project estimates that around $362 million to $879 million in household income has left the state, a number that is expected to increase. (@missouriindependent.com)
About 70% of American farmworkers were born somewhere else. More than 40% of that workforce is in the country illegally, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
The U.S. agricultural industry depends on undocumented immigrants, but President Trump’s immigration crackdown is further depleting an already tight workforce. The labor crisis may be setting the stage for big changes to a federal program that allows foreign workers into the country legally.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
About 70% of American farmworkers were born somewhere else. More than 40% of that workforce is in the country illegally, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
KCUR asked to hear from Missouri and Kansas residents who voted for President Trump about how his second term is going for them. Voters said they support Trump's approach to law enforcement and immigration, but aren't convinced about his use of tariffs.
Trump voters in Kansas City praise border security policies but call tariffs 'frustrating'
KCUR asked to hear from Missouri and Kansas residents who voted for President Trump about how his second term is going for them. Voters said they support Trump's approach to law enforcement and immigration, but aren't convinced about his use of tariffs.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
KCUR asked to hear from Missouri and Kansas residents who voted for President Trump about how his second term is going for them. Voters said they support Trump's approach to law enforcement and immigration, but aren't convinced about his use of tariffs.
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide full benefits to low-income families via SNAP. (@npr.org)
Trump admin order to 'immediately undo' full SNAP benefits leaves states scrambling
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must immediately undo any actions they have made to provide full benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide full benefits to low-income families via SNAP. (@npr.org)
Yasmen Hassen and Lujyn Elsayed got the idea to create HerCafe after being in charge of crafting drinks for a community women’s retreat. The positive reception got them thinking about ways they could replicate that experience in other environments.
Kansas City's first mobile matcha cart, created by 2 friends, draws long lines for popups
HerCafe, a matcha business founded by a University of Missouri-Kansas City student and her friend, has found success with its weekend popups around the metro area. Customers line up at mosques, wellness events and outside clothing stores for a taste of their specialty drinks.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Yasmen Hassen and Lujyn Elsayed got the idea to create HerCafe after being in charge of crafting drinks for a community women’s retreat. The positive reception got them thinking about ways they could replicate that experience in other environments.
In the past two years, the average wait to be admitted into a specialized state facility after being deemed incompetent to stand trial has risen from eight to 14 months, according to the Missouri Department of Mental Health. (@themarshallproject.org)
Lost in Missouri jail cells: Why there's a backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial
Missouri’s competency-to-stand-trial system has become so overloaded that even people accused of low-level crimes now wait years for effective treatment. Most defendants bide their time in county jails that sheriffs acknowledge aren’t equipped to meet mental health needs.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
In the past two years, the average wait to be admitted into a specialized state facility after being deemed incompetent to stand trial has risen from eight to 14 months, according to the Missouri Department of Mental Health. (@themarshallproject.org)
A hack of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department exposed a highly secret Veracity Disclosure List, commonly known as a Giglio List. KCUR and WIRED’s review of the document revealed dramatic details of alleged officer misconduct, from incompetence to domestic violence.
Our investigation into Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s officer misconduct list
KCUR and WIRED recently published an investigation about a major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, which revealed a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A hack of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department exposed a highly secret Veracity Disclosure List, commonly known as a Giglio List. KCUR and WIRED’s review of the document revealed dramatic details of alleged officer misconduct, from incompetence to domestic violence.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome — a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the condition at all. (@kbianews.bsky.social)
Missouri ticks are causing a red-meat allergy: What to know about alpha-gal syndrome
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome — a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the condition at all.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome — a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the condition at all. (@kbianews.bsky.social)
As Kansas City begins to cool down for the winter months, take some tips on how to deal with extreme cold from experts on the subject: Finnish reindeer herders.
How to adapt to the extreme cold, according to Finnish reindeer herders
Human biology thankfully allows us to adapt to major changes in temperature, but only so quickly. Professor Cara Ocobock is working with reindeer herders in subarctic Finland to find out how the human body evolved to withstand the extreme cold over time. What can we learn from communities that have a long history of living and working in the frigid weather?
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November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
As Kansas City begins to cool down for the winter months, take some tips on how to deal with extreme cold from experts on the subject: Finnish reindeer herders.
With the KC Streetcar getting its own stop at the Country Club Plaza, now is the perfect time to check out the historic shopping district's restaurants, shops, arts offerings and more.
Rediscover Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza with these restaurants, stores and events
With the KC Streetcar getting its own stop at the Country Club Plaza, now is the perfect time to check out the historic shopping district's restaurants, shops, arts offerings and more.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
With the KC Streetcar getting its own stop at the Country Club Plaza, now is the perfect time to check out the historic shopping district's restaurants, shops, arts offerings and more.
On Dec. 1, Missourians will officially be able to start placing sports bets, but customers will be able to start signing up with different sportsbooks beginning later this month. Nine have already registered with the state, and are jockeying for customers. (Columbia Missourian)
Missouri sports betting is less than a month away. Here's what to know
Sports betting launches in Missouri on Dec. 1. Customers will be able to start signing up with different sportsbooks beginning Nov. 17.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
On Dec. 1, Missourians will officially be able to start placing sports bets, but customers will be able to start signing up with different sportsbooks beginning later this month. Nine have already registered with the state, and are jockeying for customers. (Columbia Missourian)
Missouri's native tarantulas are known by their scientific name, aphonopelma hentzi, or their common name, the Texas brown tarantula. They have brown, black and gray hair all over and are about the size of an apple or orange. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Missouri has native tarantulas. This scientist says they're docile 'cupcakes'
The brown tarantula is about the size of an apple or orange. University of Missouri-St. Louis scientist Becky Hansis-O’Neill and her team of students have been using an app to track their locations, tag and measure them, and learn how to protect their populations.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Missouri's native tarantulas are known by their scientific name, aphonopelma hentzi, or their common name, the Texas brown tarantula. They have brown, black and gray hair all over and are about the size of an apple or orange. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Internet data centers have operated in Kansas City for decades, but the recent increase in demand is for facilities that can support the enormous computing and energy needs of artificial intelligence. Some of these facilities have already begun operating in the Northland.
Kansas City is getting dozens of new data centers. What will that mean for our communities?
Tech companies have been building more data centers around Kansas City, spurred by the increased need for artificial intelligence. But residents are worried about the environmental impact, higher utility bills, and the long-term consequences for communities.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Internet data centers have operated in Kansas City for decades, but the recent increase in demand is for facilities that can support the enormous computing and energy needs of artificial intelligence. Some of these facilities have already begun operating in the Northland.
A protest petition and lawsuit have put the brakes on a proposed $12 billion data center after zoning was initially approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, in May. (@kansasreflector.com)
Lawsuit delays $12 billion Kansas City, Kansas, data center after community concerns
The 1.8 million square foot hyperscale data center would be the largest development in Wyandotte County's history. But residents and an environmental group voiced concerns about government transparency, location and environmental costs.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A protest petition and lawsuit have put the brakes on a proposed $12 billion data center after zoning was initially approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, in May. (@kansasreflector.com)
One year after abortion rights were enshrined in Missouri's state constitution, procedural abortions are available at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, but medication abortions remain completely unavailable. (@missouriindependent.com)
Missouri legalized abortion 1 year ago. Here’s what’s happened since the landmark vote
Procedural abortions are available at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, but medication abortions remain completely unavailable as numerous legal fights unfold over the state's restrictions.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One year after abortion rights were enshrined in Missouri's state constitution, procedural abortions are available at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, but medication abortions remain completely unavailable. (@missouriindependent.com)
Less than six months into production, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the Panasonic battery plant is paying off. Infrastructure upgrades for roadways, water treatment, sewer and more were necessary to accommodate the 4.7 million-square-foot battery factory, and funded by Panasonic.
De Soto is enjoying a business boost from Panasonic — and transforming in larger ways too
Even as electric vehicle sales decrease, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the investment already made in the Panasonic battery plant has already benefited local residents and is helping the town as a whole grow. The plant opened earlier this year and is employing about 1,500 people.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Less than six months into production, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the Panasonic battery plant is paying off. Infrastructure upgrades for roadways, water treatment, sewer and more were necessary to accommodate the 4.7 million-square-foot battery factory, and funded by Panasonic.
An estimated 650,000 fans will travel to Kansas City to watch six matches during the FIFA World Cup 26, and arts and culture leaders want to be a part of the moment. The sector has gathered each month to stay informed and on track.
Can Kansas City artists capitalize on the World Cup? Industry leaders look for help
An estimated 650,000 fans will travel to Kansas City to watch six matches during the FIFA World Cup 26, and arts and culture leaders want to be a part of the moment. The sector has gathered each month to stay informed and on track.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
An estimated 650,000 fans will travel to Kansas City to watch six matches during the FIFA World Cup 26, and arts and culture leaders want to be a part of the moment. The sector has gathered each month to stay informed and on track.
On June 8, 1966, an F5 twister touched down in Topeka, Kansas, killing 17 people and injuring hundreds. All of these years later, some locals still wonder if it happened because the city ignored an urban legend.
Topeka, Kansas, believed a sacred mound protected it. Did a deadly tornado debunk the myth?
On June 8, 1966, an F5 twister touched down in Topeka, Kansas, killing 17 people and injuring hundreds. All of these years later, some locals still wonder if it happened because the city ignored an urban legend.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On June 8, 1966, an F5 twister touched down in Topeka, Kansas, killing 17 people and injuring hundreds. All of these years later, some locals still wonder if it happened because the city ignored an urban legend.
From downtown to midtown, Brookside and everywhere in between, KCUR put together a list of the best shops, restaurants, cafes and museums to explore along the new KC Streetcar extension.
Want to explore Kansas City's new streetcar route? Here's what to do at every stop
From downtown to midtown, Brookside and everywhere in between, KCUR put together a list of the best shops, restaurants, cafes and museums to explore along the new KC Streetcar extension.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
From downtown to midtown, Brookside and everywhere in between, KCUR put together a list of the best shops, restaurants, cafes and museums to explore along the new KC Streetcar extension.