Kansas ACLU concerned about ICE's plans for Leavenworth detention center
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by Steve Kraske, Josh Marvine
6h ago
The director of the Kansas ACLU says more people need to be aware of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency's proposal to open a privately-run detention facility in Leavenworth, Kansas ..read more
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Super Bowl 59 preview: The Chiefs and Eagles get a rematch
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by Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson, Claudia Brancart
17h ago
KCUR's Up To Date caught up with legendary Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil, who coached the Chiefs and Eagles, before Sunday's big game. Plus, we'll hear how one local couple plans to stay civil during the Super Bowl, despite rooting for opposite teams ..read more
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After decades of service, Kansas transgender military members feel betrayed by Trump's orders
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by Nomin Ujiyediin, Elizabeth Ruiz
1d ago
The futures of transgender troops are uncertain following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, which claims that people whose gender does not match their sex assigned at birth are unfit to serve. That's a "blatant insult and a betrayal," local service members say ..read more
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Kansas City's KCUR and Philadelphia's WHYY make a public media Super Bowl bet
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by Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson
1d ago
As the Chiefs push for their third straight Super Bowl title, NPR member stations KCUR in Kansas City and WHYY in Philadelphia both believe our team has what it takes to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. And now, there's barbecue on the line ..read more
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Kansas City's KCUR and Philadelphia's WHYY make a Super Bowl bet of our own
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by Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson
2d ago
As the Chiefs push for their third straight Super Bowl title, NPR member stations KCUR in Kansas City and WHYY in Philadelphia both believe our team has what it takes to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. And now, there's barbecue on the line ..read more
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Nerman Museum brings 2 Missouri artists together for a pop culture extravaganza
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by Nomin Ujiyediin, Claudia Brancart
3d ago
"A Match Made in Heaven" pairs looks by Kansas City-born fashion designer Jeremy Scott with paintings by St. Louis-born artist Katherine Bernhardt. The exhibit runs Feb. 7 through Aug. 3 at Johnson County's Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art ..read more
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Kansas City Council isn't eager to foot the bill for troubled KCATA. It could cost riders
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by Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz
3d ago
Financial troubles with the KCATA could come at a cost to bus riders in the future. A budget shortfall could mean the end of free bus service, a reduction of routes and layoffs if the agency can't secure additional funding. Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Ryana-Parks Shaw says that no matter what, service will look different in the future ..read more
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How Gov. Mike Kehoe plans to get Missouri 'on the right track'
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by Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson
4d ago
With plans to beef up funding for law enforcement and have the state take over control of the police department in St. Louis, Kehoe hopes to make public safety the cornerstone of his administration. He's also promised to eliminate the income tax ..read more
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Kansas City refugee resettlement agencies in limbo after Trump halts funding and admissions
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by Steve Kraske, Josh Marvine
4d ago
President Trump ordered the suspension of federally-funded refugee services and admissions. In Kansas City, groups are struggling to serve newly-arrived clients — who have already passed strict vetting to get into the U.S. — with basic financial assistance, food and medicine ..read more
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Darryl Burton and Lamonte McIntyre spent decades in prison. Now they help other exonerees
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by Steve Kraske, Zach Wilson
4d ago
In recent years, exonerees Darryl Burton and Lamonte McIntyre have worked to help other people who have been wrongfully convicted through their nonprofit, Miracle of Innocence. They joined Up To Date to discuss the latest on the organization, Burton's new book and the death of disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski ..read more
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