After a shopper spotted an offensive personalized plate near St. Louis, I wondered: Is it a First Amendment right to say what you want? From Yvette Walker:

From matches to Fan Fest at the National WWI Museum to watch parties, locals share memorable World Cup moments across Kansas City. From Yvette Walker:

KCI still uses older X-ray machines, but encountering new smaller CT scanners en route could require checking bags and paying fees. From Yvette Walker:

Discover new Kansas City Star Opinion voices, expanded columns, community writers and ways to join the conversation. From Yvette Walker:

Kansas City drivers remember filling station lines, share 1970s oil crisis memories and discuss coping strategies. From Yvette Walker:

Local leaders Pam Kramer and Lindsey Douglas detailed strategy last year as Kansas City readied for this year’s matches. From Yvette Walker:

It appears the progressive political candidate couldn’t be bothered to pursue his own case against City Hall seriously. From David Hudnall:

The bipartisan group submitted more than 350,000 signatures to protect Missouri’s initiative petition process. Its leaders explain why it’s important: From Yvette Walker

DoubleTake: Mayor Lucas and the City Council have gotten creative about building codes, permits and zoning. It’s still not enough. | Opinion

DoubleTake: David Mastio thinks ICE detention facilities belong in Kansas and Missouri. Yvette Walker thinks there are bigger problems to fix.

DoubleTake: Some gas stations and liquor stores won’t be able to sell small-sized alcoholic drinks under ordinance. Yvette Walker and David Mastio discuss. | Opinion

American Public Square to fund community-building nonprofits with low-barrier $2,500 to $5,000 awards and info sessions. From Yvette Walker:

This border war has the Chicago Bears being wooed to neighboring Hammond, Indiana. Yvette Walker gets it, Kansas City.

Study ranks the Star Spangled Banner 33rd in a list of 47 international anthems. Listen for yourself. From Yvette Walker:

The market, to open in April, restores grocery access for Linwood and Prospect neighborhoods. From Yvette Walker:

Archbishop Shawn McKnight and dioceses call for humane immigration while expanding parish sanctuary programs for families in Kansas City. | Opinion

He makes history as the first Black editor to lead the 145-year-old organization.

We agree with GOP House Speaker Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit that Kansas City must have representation in Congress. | Opinion

“This country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot,” he told an Osawatomie audience. “These aren’t Democratic values or Republican values.” | Opinion

Even Flock Safety, which sells the tech, has questions about what the government is doing. Toriano Porter breaks down local cities using it. | Opinion

Michelle Williams leads workshops on fentanyl, naloxone usage and harm reduction. From Yvette Walker:

KCK’s Janet Murguia of UnidosUS discussed tough challenges, barriers and steps forward at the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center.

Double Take: Henneberger and Mastio debate DEI and diversity after the firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.

This important play explores truth, journalism and how Edward R. Murrow helped take down Joe McCarthy. The penultimate Broadway performance is live and free to watch on CNN. From Melinda Henneberger:

Privately funded organizations go about the work of helping immigrants after DEI is defeated. From Yvette Walker:

The stand-up comedian brought entertaining storytelling instead of D.C. drama to the Midland. From Yvette Walker:

Double Take from Henneberger and Mastio: Musk is in the news because he told budget truths.

Social media’s We Do Not Care Club has its place, but Yvette Walker chooses to care deeply about culture and community in the midst of life’s demands.

Double Take: Melinda Henneberger and David Mastio discuss Joe Biden’s health and the cover-up. | Opinion

Gov. Kehoe, Sens. Schmitt, Hawley implore Donald Trump to send federal aid to Missouri. From Toriano Porter:

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Lawmakers in Jefferson City want to roll back what the majority of Missourians want. It’s the not the first time, and probably won’t be the last. | Opinion

The nonprofit coordinating World Cup games in Kansas City looks at logistics, public safety and transportation. | Opinion

Women’s safety issues include a high rate of domestic and sexual violence, homicide, trafficking and financial woes. From Yvette Walker:

She’s reversed a Biden policy, allowing authorities to use subpoenas and force testimony from journalists in leak investigations. From Yvette Walker:

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Our concern is for the public trust, which has been violated by an official serving at the highest levels in city government. | Opinion

Google removed certain religious and cultural holidays from its calendar app. Can you get them back? From Yvette Walker:

The film depicts a president who violates the Constitution to take a third term, and caters only to his supporters. From Yvette Walker:

Families making end-of-life decisions might face challenges with Medicaid funding after Trump administration cuts. From Yvette Walker:

The University of Missouri-Kansas City archives materials of its inductees, making them accessible to researchers worldwide. From Yvette Walker:

Missouri legislators push for mandatory cursive writing instruction in public schools. From Yvette Walker:

A dozen writers from The Kansas City Star and The Philadelphia Inquirer go head-to-head in a Super Bowl showdown of words and ideas.