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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo

President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.

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‘False Certitude’ Defines Our Religion, and Our Politics

Institutional religion has set a pattern for the sad reality of political divisions among our citizens — encouraging a false certitude about what we believe.

Volunteers prepare to hand out fans during a distribution event hosted by the Salvation Army and Westlake ACE Hardware.

Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning 

More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.

A man, back turned, faces a panel of three people. One woman is standing, and a man and a woman are seated. A large screen behind them.

Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race 

Concern about public safety makes the Jackson County prosecutor race one of the most consequential on the upcoming August primary ballot. Meet the candidates.

A storage facility for second-hand items at ScrapsKC.

As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum

As Kansas City area landfills approach full capacity, more people are embracing upcycling as a sustainability strategic to divert waste.

Country Club Plaza shops along Brush Creek.

New Owners Spark Hope for Country Club Plaza 

Many people with a stake in the Country Club Plaza say the new owners of the iconic shopping district have made a good first impression. 

Jeff Broberg examines water from a spring on April 11, 2024, near Altura, Minnesota.

Farm to Trouble: Mississippi River Basin Farm Runoff Pollutes Upstream Waters

Worsening local effects on health and recreation in Midwest states are spurring action on problems that also cause the Gulf of Mexico’s chronic “dead zone.”

Founder Myron McCant looks through a window at the children served at KD Academy child care.

Missouri Amendment 1: Child Care on August Primary Ballot

Amendment 1 on the upcoming Missouri primary ballot would help clear the way for child care businesses to be exempt from property taxes.

"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Election Season and Weather Heat Up

The Republican National Convention begins today in Milwaukee, less than 48 hours after a gunman tried to assassinate the party’s expected nominee Donald Trump.

A man stands behind a table with several signs displaying photos and prices of cuts of chicken. In the center, he has a sign that reads "Double Up Protein Bucks Accepted Here!"

Lawrence Farmers’ Market Rolls Out Double Up Program for Protein

The Lawrence Farmers' Market has launched a grant-funded program that allows SNAP recipients to stretch their dollars to buy more protein products.