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Justin Hamm named as next Missouri Poet Laureate by Governor Kehoe

By K. A. Herr | Oct 8, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Justin Hamm of Mexico, Missouri, as the state's Poet Laureate for the 2025-2027 term.

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Governor Kehoe announces nearly $10 million in grants for Missouri Blue Shield communities

By D. B. Romero | Oct 8, 2025

Nearly $10 million in state grants have been awarded to Missouri communities designated as Blue Shield communities, according to an announcement from Governor Mike Kehoe.

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Sporting KC II’s Johann Ortiz called up by El Salvador for Central American Games

By D. B. Romero | Oct 7, 2025

Sporting Kansas City II midfielder Johann Ortiz has been selected for the El Salvador U-20 national team ahead of the Pre-Olympic Central American Games.

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Chiefs lose late lead in narrow defeat against Jaguars

By D. B. Romero | Oct 7, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs were narrowly defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-28, during Monday Night Football in a game that remained undecided until the final moments.

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Governor Kehoe appoints Julia Koester and Joseph Murray III to circuit judge positions

By D. B. Romero | Oct 7, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of two new circuit judges in Missouri's 24th and 32nd judicial circuits.

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Governor Kehoe appoints new officials to county offices, education board

By D. B. Romero | Oct 7, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of four individuals to key positions in Missouri, filling two county office vacancies and making two appointments to state boards and commissions.

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Governor Kehoe unveils plan to modernize Missouri’s career training system

By K. A. Baum | Oct 7, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe, together with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD), has announced the release of the Governor's Workforce of the Future Challenge...

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Children’s Mercy Hospital introduces advanced gene sequencing for rare disease diagnosis

By K. A. Baum | Oct 7, 2025

Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City has introduced a new gene sequencing technology known as five-base, long-read sequencing.

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Chiefs favored by two points ahead of Sunday night matchup with Lions

By K. A. Herr | Oct 7, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Detroit Lions this Sunday night, marking another matchup against an NFC opponent.

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Chiefs announce first youth-focused esports event at Arrowhead Stadium

By K. A. Herr | Oct 7, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are organizing a new youth-focused event called Game On!, scheduled for October 25 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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KC Reporter publication area records 61 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2024

By KC Reporter | Oct 6, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across KC Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Kansas City Chiefs face Jacksonville Jaguars Monday night; how to watch or listen

By K. A. Herr | Oct 6, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, October 6.

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Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars announce inactive players for Week 5

By D. B. Romero | Oct 6, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars have announced their inactive players ahead of their Week 5 matchup.

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Chiefs prepare for prime-time game against Jaguars amid injuries

By K. A. Herr | Oct 6, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, aiming for their third consecutive win in a prime-time matchup.

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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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David Lee begins tenure as Sporting Kansas City’s soccer operations president

By D. B. Romero | Oct 6, 2025

Sporting Kansas City will see a leadership change this week as David Lee takes on the role of President of Soccer Operations and General Manager starting Tuesday.

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Children's Mercy celebrates beam-raising at new Wichita pediatric clinic

By D. B. Romero | Oct 6, 2025

Children’s Mercy marked a significant step in the construction of its new clinic in northeast Wichita with a beam-raising ceremony on Thursday.

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City of Kansas City's local government meeting today at 10 am

By M. P. Hopkins | Oct 6, 2025

City of Kansas City Local Government Meeting today.

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Government events to take place in City of Kansas City Oct. 5-11

By M. P. Hopkins | Oct 6, 2025

This week, City of Kansas City is scheduled to host these events.

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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.