Frank Morris

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Kansas City Chiefs' Fans Are Ecstatic About Super Bowl Victory

Monday, February 03, 2020

The long wait is over: Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating their first Super Bowl championship in 50 years. After a slow start, the Chiefs pulled off a double-digit comeback.

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Some Chiefs' Fans Accused Of Being Insensitive To Native Americans

Thursday, January 30, 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs will play in the Super Bowl for the first time in half a century. That's sparked euphoria in the city amid concerns over imagery and fan traditions that many find offensive.

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Super Bowl-Bound Chiefs Re-Energize Kansas City

Monday, January 20, 2020

For the first time in 50 years, the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

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Farmers React With Mix Of Relief And Worry To Tentative China Trade Deal

Monday, December 16, 2019

Farmers hurt by Trump's trade war with China celebrate news of agreement to ease some of the restrictions on commodities.

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A Local News Site Uses A Paywall And Succeeds

Friday, December 13, 2019

As small papers continue to fold, a tiny suburban Kansas City news site that routinely breaks local government stories is expanding. Its paywall is helping bring in lots of new revenue.

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'Walking Wall' Enters Kansas City Art Museum As Permanent Addition

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

In Kansas City, Mo., a stone wall has been "walking" into the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. A British sculptor started it in a nearby lot. Now, it will enter the museum as a permanent addition.

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Dean Foods Declares Bankruptcy. Milk Co-Op May Take Over Dean's Plants

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

A decline in milk consumption has helped to drive a giant U.S. milk company into bankruptcy. A dairy cooperative may buy most of Dean Foods "to make sure all that milk keeps flowing."

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Farmers Sticking By Trump Even As Trade Wars Bite

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Trump's trade wars and ethanol policy hurt farmers, but polls show his support among them remains strong, and may be growing as the impeachment query moves forward.

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GM Workers Worry That Plant Shutdowns May Not Be Over

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

GM's decision to close five North American facilities has left some striking workers worrying if theirs may be next. Plants making cars have been hardest hit.

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Critics Of Relocating USDA Research Agencies Point To Brain Drain

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

More than 250 employees have quit, and others are expected to follow suit before the Sept. 30 deadline for reporting to work in the Kansas City area. Critics of the move say research will suffer.

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Trump Administration Poised To Relax Trucking Safety Rules Despite Warnings

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Truck drivers complain that strict "hours of service" rules waste time and slow shipping. The Trump administration is poised to relax them, despite warnings from safety advocates about crashes.

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Louisiana Cleanup Underway As Barry Moves North

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Tropical Storm Barry dropped plenty of rain, caused lots of flooding, toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands. Now the cleanup gets underway as the storm moves north.

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Latest On Tropical Storm Barry

Saturday, July 13, 2019

New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.

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A Truce May Be On The Horizon For Kansas City's 'Border War'

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

A pending truce in the "border war" of massive tax cuts and giveaways to lure businesses to Missouri or Kansas may end decades of fierce competition in the Kansas City area.

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Record Rainfall In The Midwest Is Curbing Outdoor Fun

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The record rainfall and flooding in the Midwest has affected outdoor recreation. Boat sales are down, lake communities are hurting, and rainouts and cancellations are running high.

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Farmers In The Midwest Worry Floods Might Be Part Of The New Normal

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Trade wars are eroding markets. Wet weather is closing planting windows. USDA won't say how it's allocating trade aid. Farmers in the Midwest are concerned as a cloud hangs over the growing season.

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Old Levees Tested Yet Again

Saturday, June 01, 2019

Bad as it was, the flooding in Tulsa could have been much worse. Levees built in World War II held but only because of an around-the-clock effort to mend them. And this isn't just a Tulsa problem.

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Arkansas River Watershed Is At Breaking Point, Oklahoma Governor Says

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

In Oklahoma, Tulsa and other nearby communities are in a tense standoff with the raging Arkansas River. The river has already flooded hundreds of homes and businesses.

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Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Several tornadoes struck Missouri overnight, destroying homes and leaving at least three dead in the state. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

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Critics Say USDA Plan To Move Federal Agencies Could Hurt Research Vital For Farmers

Saturday, May 18, 2019

A plan to move USDA research groups out of Washington, D.C. has towns clamoring for high-paying jobs. But critics say it's part of an effort to gut objective research and cut jobs at the two agencies.

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