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                  New child care program for first responders in Kansas City, MissouriA new ordinance passed in Kansas City, Missouri, establishes a child care program designed to support first responders and their families.  Jackson County cracks down on drivers illegally passing stopped school busesThe Jackson County Sheriff's Office is dedicating additional resources this week to make school bus stops safer for students across the area.  Health insurance premiums expected to rise as open enrollment approachesRecent data from KFF shows insurers offering Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans could increase premiums by around 18% for 2026.  Mother of child in Blue Valley School District incident wants teacher rehiredThe mother of a child in the Blue Valley School District supports her son's former teacher who was fired after she violated district policy when she helped the woman's son during a problem at school.  As college costs soar, KCK students explore affordable post-secondary optionsStudents at Tuesday's KCKPS college and career fair are grappling with the rising costs of higher education, exploring alternative pathways to achieve their dreams without breaking the bank.  Food pantries prepare for surge as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefitsGrocery shopping has become a calculated exercise for many families, with every item carefully planned and selected to stretch limited budgets.
 
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