4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (76+ words) Child care issues from last year follow Missouri lawmakers into 2026KCTV Child care issues from last year follow Missouri lawmakers into 2026 First Warn Forecast: Wintry mix for some into Friday night, patchy slick spots New local indoor entertainment centers help families…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (651+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The holiday shopping season is in full swing with many different toys on the market, including Artificial Intelligence, or AI-powered toys. But one child psychologist warns families need to be aware of what they may be…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (245+ words) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The local Marine Toys for Tots campaign is open for business at an area convention center as the need for toy donations grows. From now through Dec. 11, the Overland Park Convention Center is serving as a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (153+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - In December 2022, the Independence school board voted for the school district to move to a four-day school week. On Tuesday, Independence voters affirmed that schedule. Independence was the largest school district in the state to adopt the…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (194+ words) NICU graduates and their families reconnected with the caregivers who helped support them during their stays at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - NICU graduates and their families reconnected with the caregivers who helped support them during their stays…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (257+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As AI chatbots are becoming more and more common, psychologists are worried about the effects they could have on children's mental health. There are no regulations for how AI chatbots can market themselves, and many are…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (297+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - The Independence School District Board of Education is putting its support behind a four-day school week ballot measure that's up for a vote next month. The Board of Education voted in December 2022 to move to a four-day…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (561+ words) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Parents in the Blue Valley School District are demanding action after the controversial firing of beloved elementary teacher Barbara Hart, who was terminated for picking up a special needs student. Hart was let go after she…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (301+ words) (CNN) " Millions of people who rely on food stamps and family aid through federal programs could be at risk of losing assistance during the government shutdown. The funding was cut off on Sept. 30. These crucial programs are now relying on…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1154+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - While state leaders in Kansas continue to claim a recent report highlights improvements it has made in the foster care system, several organizations say it still needs more work. The Kansas Department for Children and Families announced…...