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Celestial image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

KC’s Connection to the Heavens: Webb Telescope Images Trigger Elation

As pictures from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) popped up Tuesday in front of astronomers and space lovers in mid-America, their ecstasy bubbled over – prompted by new knowledge captured in the hauntingly beautiful images.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Focus Turns to Upcoming Primaries

Primary election campaigns are in full swing in Missouri and Kansas.

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A "now hiring" sign at Parkwood Pool in Kansas. City, Kansas

Summer Bummer: Lifeguard Shortage Keeping Some Public Pools Closed

Public pools nationwide are closing down due to lifeguard shortages. Some communities are suffering more than others.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | 7 Things to Watch Following the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling

The ripple effects of a monumental Supreme Court ruling on abortion will continue to dominate national and local news coverage this week.

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Gas pumps at a Quik Trip store.

Kansas City Braces for Long, Hot Summer of High Gas Prices

Gas prices are continuing to surge higher in Kansas and Missouri, and analysts don’t expect much relief for months. The gas price pinch is beginning to alter driving patterns.

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