Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
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🎓 Education
About 200 regional elementary school teachers traded their summer break Friday for hands-on STEM workshops at Burns & McDonnell's Kansas City headquarters.
📰 Real Estate
Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.66% today—the highest point of 2026—prompting local first-time buyers to seek more affordable options outside the metro area, local realtors say.
Experts warn that continued increases could create challenges in the housing market.
🏈 Sports
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy — entering his third season after not being 100% last season — is working hard to boost his game.
The University of Texas product is set to help his team compete as the season begins.
Today, during training camp, NFL player Walker threw a football at teammate Tranquill during a brief scuffle at the Chiefs facility — the incident drew attention among local fans.
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