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Kansas Abortion Numbers Hit Historic High in 2023, State Data Shows
The number of abortions performed in Kansas reached its highest level since record-keeping began in 1976. State health officials report…
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Area Living Nativities Offer Meaningful Activity for Families
Living nativities are a tradition across the Kansas City area. Here are several you can still catch before Christmas. Hickory…
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Kansas City Mayor’s Nonprofit Spending Sparks Ethics Probe
Questions are mounting over Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’s use of nonprofit funds for travel and entertainment, including a pricey…
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Jewish Community Center to hold several holiday events this month
Although people of the Jewish faith don’t celebrate Christmas, plenty of festive activities are on tap at the Jewish Community…
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No business like snow business: More effective shoveling
Last weekend’s unexpectedly heavy snowfall was a reminder that winter weather has arrived. That means it’s time to start shoveling…
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Giving TOYSday can help make Christmas brighter for kids in need
With Black Friday, Small-Business Saturday and Cyber Monday over, the focus now turns to giving. The Marine Toys for Tots…
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Real Christmas trees available at number of local farms
Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says…
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High Spirited and Energetic Revival of Funny Girl
Be prepared to be swept away by the dazzling touring production of “Funny Girl!” It’s part of the 24–25 PNC…
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Chiefs Hallmark Christmas movie features familiar local places, faces
The long-awaited movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is available on the Hallmark Channel through the Christmas season. It…
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Volunteers pitch in to restore historic black church in Parkville
The historic Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church in Parkville, built by formerly enslaved people, is being restored to its former glory…
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