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Anonymous kidney donation is on the rise, fueled by compassion

August 19, 2019 at 2:18 a.m.

The idea kept nagging at Aimee Bultemeier. "I have two perfectly good kidneys, and I only need one," the 37-year-old nursing assistant thought. "I could save somebody's life." Here's the...

Anonymous kidney donation is on the rise, fueled by compassion

May 13, 2019 at 11:47 p.m.

The idea kept nagging at Aimee Bultemeier. "I have two perfectly good kidneys, and I only need one," the 37-year-old nursing assistant thought. "I could save somebody's life." Here's the...

Police report details Belcher’s final hours

August 23, 2021 at 6:48 p.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Seconds after fatally shooting his longtime girlfriend, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher leaned over her in their master bathroom, said he was sorry and kissed...

Police report details Belcher’s final hours

December 25, 2018 at 7:39 a.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Seconds after fatally shooting his longtime girlfriend, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher leaned over her in their master bathroom, said he was sorry and kissed...

Niche professionals find themselves in driver’s seat on job hunt

August 23, 2021 at 3:06 p.m.

Here's good news for college-educated workers seeking certain professional or management jobs: For the first time in a long time, you're in the driver's seat. This doesn't apply to every...

Niche professionals find themselves in driver’s seat on job hunt

December 24, 2018 at 6:24 p.m.

Here's good news for college-educated workers seeking certain professional or management jobs: For the first time in a long time, you're in the driver's seat. This doesn't apply to every...

Denise Baynham, left, has struggled with schizophrenia for most of her adult life; she hears voices that tell her to harm or kill herself. She is assistant director of Side, Inc., a peer-run organization that serves Wyandotte County, Kansas, residents with severe and persistent mental illness. She was recently elected president of the Kansas Consumer Advisory Council for Adult Mental Health.

Haunted by voices

August 19, 2019 at 1:59 a.m.

"Kill yourself! You're worthless! Why are you still here?" The voices in Denise Baynham's head are ceaseless and demanding. For three decades the 54-year-old has struggled with schizophrenia. The chronic...

Haunted by voices

May 13, 2019 at 8:16 p.m.

"Kill yourself! You're worthless! Why are you still here?" The voices in Denise Baynham's head are ceaseless and demanding. For three decades the 54-year-old has struggled with schizophrenia. The chronic...

Kiddy meals on the decline

August 23, 2021 at 11:55 a.m.

Kids used to walk into a restaurant and be happy with chicken nuggets, fries and a flimsy dinosaur toy. After beefing up restaurant sales for decades, a new report shows...

Kiddy meals on the decline

December 24, 2018 at 11:44 a.m.

Kids used to walk into a restaurant and be happy with chicken nuggets, fries and a flimsy dinosaur toy. After beefing up restaurant sales for decades, a new report shows...

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