An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.
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Officials from a Kansas City Planned Parenthood on Tuesday confirmed the first procedure has been performed since the state almost completely outlawed abortion in 2022.
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While tax season ramps up, the Trump administration’s wave of federal employee layoffs is expected to hit the IRS offices in Kansas City this week, according to one union leader. Workers with less tenure at the already-understaffed location are likely to be most affected.
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The state’s fees were well below the federal levels for compliance, so the federal government took over.
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A federal freeze on certain USDA programs has held up billions of dollars for conservation and caused layoffs at a nonprofit in Iowa that supports soil and water quality.
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In the heart of Missouri’s historic Lead Belt, residents are concerned about contamination from a new industry moving into town.
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Over a hundred people were present at the protest, carrying signs that promoted their viewpoints, like ones that said "Down with the oligarchy" and "This Musk stop."
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One person has died and several were injured Sunday when a boat crashed into a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge and then fled the scene, authorities said.
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The North Korean announcement came two days after Russia said its troops have fully reclaimed the Kursk region. Ukrainian officials denied the claim.
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The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the '80s most unusual pop star.
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The 1.1-mile Ben Sapp Memorial Trail is scheduled to open in June.
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A federal infrastructure grant to study I-70 Business Loop revitalization is paused indefinitely.
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