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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | A Hot Week for Weather and News

Abortion, recreational marijuana and plenty of sports news this week in Kansas City.

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An anti-abortion sign next to a highway.

Roe v. Wade Decision Will Mean Kansas Abortion Rights Hinge on a State Vote in August

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to strike down abortion protections, making an upcoming Kansas vote on abortion rights even more important.

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Lisa Pascoe with her 2-year-old daughter on March 23, 2022, at their home Clarkson Valley, Mo.

Known to be Toxic for a Century, Lead Still Poisons Thousands of Midwestern Kids

Researchers say even a small amount of lead can harm kids’ development. One 2021 study found Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri had some of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in children.

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Nick’s Picks | The Madness of March in Sports, Politics and Entertainment

The NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Oscars and various political dramas will play out during the coming week in Kansas City.

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Nick’s Picks | Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day and NCAA Tournament

Spring break, St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Basketball Tournament offer plenty of distractions this news week in Kansas City.

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