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1 Catholics will soon elect a new pope. Here's what happens in the conclave 18:18
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On Wednesday, cardinals — some of the highest-ranking clergy — will sequester to choose a new pope for the Catholic Church. Here's how the process works, and how it compares to the way it was depicted in the 2024 film "Conclave."

1 KCUR leaders on the executive order to defund NPR and member stations 18:17
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President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to immediately cut funding for NPR and its member stations. KCUR's general manager and interim director of content explain what we know about the impact to KCUR and Classical KC.

1 How Missouri's Josh Hawley wields his own flavor of populism on Capitol Hill 14:15
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The senior U.S. senator from Missouri is known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on January 6, and he was the first Republican senator to object to the 2020 election results. He's also positioned himself as a champion of working class Americans.

1 Could Kansas Panasonic plant get hit in Trump's campaign against clean energy? 7:57
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The changing political landscape around clean energy makes for an uncertain future for Kansas students training for jobs at the multi-billion-dollar Panasonic Energy plant in De Soto, Kansas.

1 Kansas City wants to reinvest in Prospect Avenue. Here's what's being considered 16:24
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The ProspectUS plan lays out guidelines for the city to invest in the neighborhoods along Prospect Avenue — without displacing neighbors who live there.

1 A child welfare bill is heading to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk. What's in it? 15:08
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A child welfare bill that passed through both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly this week will raise the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18. House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Democrat from Platte County, says this will prevent young women from being victimized.

1 5 Questions: Kathy Nelson of Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission 26:50
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Kathy Nelson is the president and CEO of both Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. She joined KCUR's Up To Date for our series "5 Questions."

1 Kansas City women look back on experiences in Vietnam War, 50 years after the fall of Saigon 36:03
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On April 30, 1975, the city of Saigon in South Vietnam fell to the North Vietnamese forces, marking the end of the nearly 20-year Vietnam War. These are the stories of three Kansas Citians with direct ties to the conflict.

1 This Independence program delivers support, not just emergency aid, to 911 callers 14:16
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In Independence, Missouri, an emergency response program called ARCH pairs social workers with paramedics to better address 911 calls. By focusing on specialized immediate care and long-term support, ARCH aims to meet people where they are — and free up police and fire services for other emergencies.…

1 Count Basie Orchestra got its start in Kansas City. It's returning to celebrate 90 years 22:59
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On Wednesday, April 30, the Count Basie Orchestra will celebrate 90 years swinging at the Kansas City Music Hall. "Everybody in the orchestra will be featured. And we'll just be doing what Mr. Basie began in 1935," director Scotty Barnhart told Up To Date.

1 Could Kansas City learn from Houston's success combatting homelessness? 19:23
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Since 2012, homelessness in Houston has decreased more than 60%. As Kansas City continues its own efforts, the woman who developed Houston's strategy will speak at the Kansas City Public Library next week.

1 Kansas City's interim city manager says she wants to prioritize transparency 22:47
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Kimiko Gilmore has filled in as Kansas City's acting city manager since Brian Platt was fired last month. She's now a finalist for the permanent job, and says the city needs to be "building confidence with the community."

1 Cameron Lamb's family feels 'sense of relief' after KCPD settles civil rights lawsuit 11:30
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A civil rights lawsuit is costing the KCPD and the city's Board of Police Commissioners $4.1 million. An attorney for the family of Cameron Lamb, who was killed by a white detective in 2019, said they're happy to have the "political football" of the case behind them.

1 Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins picked this design for its museum expansion. Here's why 12:28
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Nelson-Atkins officials announced this week that the New York City firm Weiss/Manfredi will be the lead architect for the museum's upcoming expansion project, which is expected to be the largest investment in Kansas City arts in years.

1 Why the measles vaccine is so important now, as outbreak spreads to Kansas and Missouri 13:02
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Kansas has so far identified 37 measles cases this year — mostly among children — and the first Missouri measles case of the year was reported just last week. Dr. Sarah Boyd of Saint Luke's Health System says vaccinating is the best way to prevent contracting the airborne virus.
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1 How Catholics in Kansas City will remember Pope Francis: 'He embraced everyone' 18:53
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Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday at age 88. Around the world and in Kansas City, Catholic faithful are mourning his loss.
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1 We invited Kansas City's Congress members to a Q&A with residents. Only Democrats answered 48:30
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KCUR invited Congress members from Kansas and Missouri to answer questions from constituents about what's happening in Washington. Despite multiple invitations to each of the area’s federal elected officials, just Democratic Reps. Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver II chose to attend. Here's what we heard.…
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1 Looking for morels around Kansas City? Here's how to go mushroom hunting like a pro 13:05
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The distinctive fungus prized for its earthy flavor has a honeycomb appearance and pops up after heavy spring rains — just like the Kansas City metro experienced this past weekend.
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1 Kansas City Police say they're 'close' to catching ATV driver who struck and injured officer 27:56
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Kansas Citians are fed up with dangerous and reckless street racing and stunt driving, which led to the injury of one officer earlier this month. KCPD Police Chief Stacey Graves said the department has operations planned to curb it, and are working with elected officials to increase penalties for participants and spectators.…
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1 A lead January 6 investigator will be speaking in Kansas City this week 21:33
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Timothy Heaphy was an investigator of the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol as well as the 2017 Charlottesville riot. He's the author of "Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal about Rising Threats to Democracy," and will visit Kansas City this week for an event at Rainy Day Books.…
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1 Pulitzer Prize for music finalists bring resourceful sounds to Kansas City 14:50
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The percussion quartet serves as faculty and ensemble-in-residence at the UMKC Conservatory. Playing on wine glasses and an empty bourbon bottle (in addition to a vibraphones and drums), Sandbox Percussion recently performed a dynamic Tiny Desk Concert at NPR.
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The percussion quartet serves as faculty and ensemble-in-residence at the UMKC Conservatory. Playing on wine glasses and an empty bourbon bottle (in addition to a vibraphones and drums), Sandbox Percussion recently performed a dynamic Tiny Desk Concert at NPR.
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1 Medicaid and tariffs worry rural Kansas residents. But they don't talk about it 21:46
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Many people relying on Medicaid for health insurance are concerned about potential cuts by the federal government, but in rural Kansas, community members don't like to talk about it. A newspaper editor from Marion, Kansas, explains why that is.
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1 Kansas City health agencies brace for more funding cuts: ‘Our fear is about what’s coming next’ 19:36
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Kansas City-area public health departments are scrambling to make up for lost funds since the Trump administration canceled over $12 billion in federal health grants last month. Local agencies have been forced to lay off staff and halt research projects.
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1 Why is the Missouri legislature trying to overturn voter-led laws on abortion and paid sick leave? 24:56
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Missouri voters legalized abortion and instituted a paid sick leave policy through the voter-led initiative petition process last November. Just a few months later, state lawmakers are working to overturn both.
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1 Will Missouri lawmakers pass a new abortion ban this year? Here's where the effort stands 21:05
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Missouri's elected officials have been productive so far in 2025, a stark contrast to the deadlocked chambers of the last few years. But with about a month left in the session, a budget and new anti-abortion legislation are still on the to-do list.
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1 Missouri Rep. Cleaver encourages more Trump protests: 'The people are the leaders here' 31:22
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Missouri residents have spoken up about how President Donald Trump's aggressive federal workforce cuts and tariffs have hurt the region. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II said there's little Democrats can do in Congress, but that protests remain a powerful tool for pushing back against the government.
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1 Kansas City is on track for a record year of homicides linked to domestic violence 15:00
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Kansas City has recorded 12 homicides linked to domestic violence so far this year — the same number reported in all of 2024. Domestic violence service agencies fear the problem could get worse if social services lose federal funding.
Fritz Hutchison, leader of the band Fritz and Sons, knows his way around the Kansas City music scene. The multi-instrumental singer-songwriter said his "hunger" for music led him to be versatile.
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1 Former director of Institute of Museum and Library Services says it may not survive Trump's cuts 20:36
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President Trump's cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will impact hundreds of millions of dollars in grant-funded projects around the country. Crosby Kemper, a former director of the Kansas City Public Library who served as IMLS director for four years, worries the agency will be eliminated entirely.…
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