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Kansas City Union Station unveils major exhibits events and World Cup plans for 2026 (LISTEN)
Kansas City’s Union Station continues to be one of the region’s biggest draws, and the next few months are shaping up to be especially busy. From blockbuster traveling exhibits to family-friendly attractions and even a role in the 2026 World Cup buzz, a lot is...
UMKC economy professor breaks down if Kansas City Royals’ new stadium is “worth it” (LISTEN)
What will the economic impact be for the Kansas City Royals’ freshly announced downtown ballpark? Cameron Conner sits down with University of Kansas City assistant professor Kabeer Bora to unpack the logistics.
Health Providers Urging Missourians To Prevent Tick Bites
It's tick season in Missouri, and health care providers are once again reminding people to be mindful of the tick-borne illness, Alpha gal. State health officials say more than 34-thousand cases have been reported since 2021. The illness can trigger allergies to red...
Missouri Experts Warn Cannabis Use During Adolescence May Increase Mental Health And Psychosis Risks (LISTEN)
As cannabis becomes more accepted and more widely used, especially among young people, new research is raising serious questions about what it’s really doing to the developing brain. From increased risks of anxiety and depression to a potential link to psychosis,...
How to avoid the Missouri summer travel tax on your body with simple spine-saving tips from Dr. Sherry McAllister (LISTEN)
If summer travel leaves you stiff, sore, and exhausted, there may be a better way to handle it. Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality, says the wear and tear we feel on road trips and flights isn’t...
One Year After the St. Louis Tornadoes Many Survivors Are Still Healing Emotionally (LISTEN)
As communities across the St. Louis area continue recovering from last year’s devastating tornadoes, this weekend also marks an emotional milestone for many families. Even a year later, survivors can still experience stress, anxiety, grief, and other lingering effects...
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Schedule Features Six Primetime Games and Tough AFC Matchups
The Kansas City Chiefs full 2026 schedule includes another heavy dose of national exposure and difficult opponents. Kansas City is currently scheduled for six primetime games and at least 10 nationally televised contests. The Chiefs open the regular season at home on...
Heart Care Continues In Missouri As Boone Health Opens New Clinic And Lawsuit Advances (LISTEN)
Boone Health has opened a new cardiology clinic in Columbia, but the legal battle with the Missouri Heart Center isn’t over yet. Matt Pilger spoke with Boone Health communications director Christian Basi about the transition for patients and the status of the ongoing...
Missouri Water Rescue Teams Prep For Floods (LISTEN)
Heavy rains this spring have swollen many Missouri creeks and rivers, flooding dozens of roads. Gale Blomenkamp of Missouri Task Force One says teams know this can be a busy time of the year for water rescue calls. He spoke with Sue Danielson about the hidden dangers...
Missouri Legislature sends elections bill to Governor Kehoe
Legislation making changes to Missouri elections is on its way to Gov. Mike Kehoe. On Tuesday, the Missouri House passed House Bill 1871 by a 101-47 vote to give it final approval. The proposal is sponsored by State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, R-Carrollton, who spent decades...
Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upholds legislature’s Congressional voting boundaries
Hours after hearing three lawsuits challenging Missouri’s Congressional redistricting decisions, the state Supreme Court unanimously upheld the legislature’s new voting boundaries. The high court heard three lawsuits Tuesday that argued the 2025 Congressional...
District Weighs Rebuild Versus Restoration At Storm‑Damaged Missouri Elementary (LISTEN)
After severe storms and a fire damaged an elementary school in southeast Missouri, district leaders are now focused on what comes next. Matt Pilger spoke with Pemiscot County School District Superintendent Glenn Carter about the road ahead.
BREAKING: Missouri’s State Education Commissioner Karla Eslinger to retire
Missouri will be looking for a new state education commissioner. After almost two years on the job, Karla Eslinger has announced her plans to leave the top spot at the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Eslinger announced her plans today....
What version of “Supergirl” are we getting? Kansas City comic store has answers (LISTEN)
Many are anticipating the release of “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” in June. What does our comic expert say to look out for? Mike O’Leary, owner of Crissroads Comics and Art, joins Cameron Conner to discuss what storylines the movie is based on and his thoughts so far...
Once‑Broad MSHSAA Bill Narrowed as Missouri Governor Reviews Final Measure
A bill dealing with oversight of high school athletics in Missouri has been significantly scaled back from its original form as Gov. Mike Kehoe reviews whether to sign the legislation before the 2026 session ends. The proposal centers on the Missouri State High School...
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Believed to Be Innocent Bystander in Mississippi Concert Shooting
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is recovering after being wounded in a shooting outside a concert venue in Laurel, Mississippi early Sunday morning. Investigators believe Hardy was an innocent bystander caught in the middle of gunfire that broke out as...
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