a Ia m done hiding thisa : Rising Dem star pulls out of race, citing PTSD, depression

In this Nov. 9, 2016, photo, Democrat Jason Kander concedes to Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., during an election watch party at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo. Kander announced Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, he is ending his bid for Kansas City mayor due to an ongoing battle with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Expanding the market region

The Petersen-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System tracker has a really interesting graphic on the average price paid for full knee replacements in metropolitan statistical areas in 2016 by large group insurers. There is wild variation: One of the first things I think about here is the possibility of regional trade.

Sanchez: America’s Party of God doubles down on Trump

After stating his pride in his Presbyterian beliefs, Donald Trump appeals to evangelical and religious voters by again calling to repeal the Johnson Amendment, stating the tax rule infringes on religious groups' free speech. Aug. 27, 2016.

The Kansas City Sunday Night Look

Welcome back to "The Stakes," where this week Senior National Correspondent Jamil Smith sat down with Let America Vote founder Jason Kander, the Army veteran and former Missouri secretary of state who narrowly lost his U.S. Senate race last fall to Republican incumbent Roy Blunt. Many of the balloons that were released Sunday evening in Loose Park bore a picture of Spider-Man because he was Marcus Haislip III's favorite super hero.

The Kansas City Early Morning Link Laugh

For the early, early morning we offer a peek at Kansas City mainstream media links and Leanne Crow HOTNESS that keeps us interested in all Internets topics overall. Take a peek: A Kansas City nonprofit co-founded by Matt Damon wants to bridge the gap to accessible clean water and sanitation solutions while simultaneously providing a financial return to investors.

GOP governor’s races tops primary comments

Missouri's most competitive Republican gubernatorial primary in two dozen years will come to a close Tuesday, as voters select from among four well-funded candidates promoting themselves as the party's conservative standard-bearer. Democrats also will choose a gubernatorial nominee.

Rep. Cleaver to deliver high-profile speech at Democratic convention

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri has snagged a prime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, his chief of staff said. Cleaver, a former Kansas City mayor and Methodist pastor, will speak to delegates on Wednesday night about the importance of unity and civility, said Cleaver Chief of Staff John Jones.