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Children's Mercy study finds advanced sequencing speeds diagnosis for rare genetic diseases

By K. A. Baum | Oct 6, 2025

Children’s Mercy has published a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics showing that long-read sequencing (LRS) can improve how quickly and accurately rare genetic diseases are diagnosed in children.

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Children's Mercy study finds long-read genome sequencing improves speed and accuracy of genetic diagnoses

By K. A. Baum | Oct 6, 2025

Clinical long-read whole-genome sequencing (WGS) may soon become a primary tool for diagnosing suspected genetic diseases, according to new research from Children's Mercy Kansas City.

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Sporting KC reflects on defensive lapses following loss against Minnesota United

By K. A. Baum | Oct 5, 2025

Sporting Kansas City interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin addressed the team's defensive struggles following a defeat to Minnesota United, highlighting ongoing issues that have persisted throughout the season.

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Sporting KC loses fifth straight match with defeat at Minnesota United

By K. A. Baum | Oct 5, 2025

Sporting Kansas City experienced a 3-0 defeat against Minnesota United FC on Saturday at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Sporting Kansas City II ends season with loss to MNUFC 2

By K. A. Baum | Oct 5, 2025

Sporting Kansas City II ended their 2025 season with a 3-1 loss to MNUFC 2 on Sunday at National Sports Center Stadium in Blaine, Minnesota.

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Sporting Kansas City falls to Minnesota United FC ahead of season finale

By K. A. Baum | Oct 5, 2025

Sporting Kansas City was defeated 3-0 by Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Saturday, October 4.

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Sporting Kansas City missing two key players for match against Minnesota United

By K. A. Baum | Oct 3, 2025

Sporting Kansas City will be missing two players as the team faces Minnesota United at Allianz Field on Saturday, closing out its 2025 road schedule.

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Sporting KC II signs Academy player Jack Francka to amateur contract for season finale

By K. A. Baum | Oct 3, 2025

Sporting Kansas City II has signed Jack Francka, a player from the Sporting Kansas City Academy, to an MLS NEXT Pro amateur contract.

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Missouri capitol dome to be lit red honoring fallen firefighters

By K. A. Baum | Oct 3, 2025

The Missouri State Capitol dome will be illuminated in red from sunset on October 4, 2025, until sunrise on October 5, 2025.

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Sporting Kansas City prepares for final road match as David Lee takes executive role

By K. A. Baum | Oct 2, 2025

Sporting Kansas City will conclude its 2025 away schedule with a match against Minnesota United at Allianz Field on Saturday.

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Chiefs recognize high school football coaches Andrew Blakemore and Rod Stallbaumer for week five

By K. A. Baum | Oct 1, 2025

On October 1, the Kansas City Chiefs named Andrew Blakemore of University Academy in Missouri and Rod Stallbaumer of Basehor-Linwood High School in Kansas as their Week 5 High School Coaches of the Week for the 2025 football season.

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Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jack Kortkamp named to USA Under-17 squad for October camp

By K. A. Baum | Oct 1, 2025

Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jack Kortkamp has been selected for the United States U-17 Men’s National Team training camp, which will take place from October 6 to 10 at McCurry Park in Fayetteville, Georgia.

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Kansas City man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession

By K. A. Baum | Oct 1, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for illegal possession of firearms.

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Governor Kehoe signs new Missouri congressional redistricting map into law

By K. A. Baum | Oct 1, 2025

Today in Jefferson City, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 1 into law, establishing new congressional districts for Missouri ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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David Lee appointed president of soccer operations at Sporting Kansas City

By K. A. Baum | Sep 30, 2025

Sporting Kansas City has named David Lee as the club’s new President of Soccer Operations and General Manager.

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St. Joseph man convicted for fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

By K. A. Baum | Sep 30, 2025

A federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri has convicted Montrez Dixon, 32, of St. Joseph on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Kansas City Chiefs climb NFL power rankings after win over Baltimore Ravens

By K. A. Baum | Sep 30, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs improved their standing in several national NFL power rankings after a strong win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

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Missouri National Guard assigned to support ICE operations under governor’s authorization

By K. A. Baum | Sep 30, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has authorized the Missouri National Guard to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with administrative, clerical, and logistical tasks at ICE processing facilities in Missouri.

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Missouri seeks federal approval for new focus on healthy foods in SNAP program

By K. A. Baum | Sep 29, 2025

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) have announced that the state has submitted a waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

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Sporting Kansas City head coach cites defensive vulnerability after loss

By K. A. Baum | Sep 28, 2025

Sporting Kansas City interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin addressed the team's defensive struggles following their recent loss to LA.