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In a year full of ups and downs, here's what we learned from speaking to three different mental health experts. (Image by Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

The Filter | Therapize This: Therapists Talk Mental Health

In our season 2 debut, The Filter podcast shares lessons learned about mental health.

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Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs, center, listens to opening statements Tuesday as Solicitor General John Sauer argues for an order blocking mask rules in public schools.

Judge Rules Against AG Challenge to Masks in Missouri Schools. Columbia Case Continues

Face masks will stay on for students and teachers in districts requiring them, a Boone County judge ruled Tuesday, handing Attorney General Eric Schmitt a defeat in his efforts to use the courts to block mask mandates.

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B&B Mainstreet Theater Reopening Soon With James Bond

(Updated Sept. 30: The B&B Mainstreet Theater will get an early debut, opening today with shows beginning at 4:30 p.m. Operator received earlier than expected approval from KC Health Department.) By Kevin Collison The newly rechristened B&B Mainstreet Theater expects to open, appropriately, in time to screen the new James Bond movie “No Time to…

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Masks on Trial in Missouri

A Missouri circuit court judge will hear arguments this week on whether school districts can force students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Developer Plans ‘Village Square’ for Growing Crossroads Population

By Kevin Collison Developer Vince Bryant is converting the half-block on the east side of Walnut from 19th to 20th streets into what he calls the ‘Village Square’ for the growing Crossroads residential population. “This area is surrounded by new residences, REVERB, Artistry (KC) and City Club Apartments,” Bryant said. “This is in the center…

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