Noah Taborda

After her son Griffin survived a fentanyl poisoning, Heidi Tomassi turned her experience toward advocacy efforts. Earlier this year, she became the first fentanyl and substance abuse education specialist at Olathe Public Schools.

Kansas is one of the worst in the nation when it comes to drug-induced deaths for teens and young adults. Heidi Tomassi's son is an overdose survivor and she's sharing their story with Olathe kids in hopes it might change the approach to drug awareness.

After her son experienced a fentanyl overdose, Heidi Tomassi channeled her family's experience into raising awareness, talking to anybody she could. Eventually, she found herself in front of the Olathe

Doctors who treat eating disorders in Kansas City are seeing more cases among younger people, mirroring national trends. And despite an increased focus on mental illness, resources are not meeting the demand.

More than 3,500 homes in Kansas City built before 1940 are at high risk for lead hazards and lead poisoning.

Kansas City will use a $6.4 million federal grant to repair lead hazards in homes, prioritizing low-income neighborhoods with young children at risk of lead poisoning.Noah Taborda reports for KCUR.In short:More than 3,500 Kansas City homes built before 1940 pose significant lead hazards.The city wil...

Missouri Solicitor General Josh Divine, pictured, hopes Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang will deny a preliminary injunction in Planned Parenthood's lawsuit against the state. Divine suggested a protracted legal fight will follow the proceedings in Kansas City, no matter how the judge rules.

Mimi, a Global Health Assistant supporting the immigration program at KC CARE, stands next to a map showing the countries of origin of all the immigrants they've provided the necessary medical exam to become citizens.

Planned Parenthood did not immediately say when it plans to resume abortions but has previously said it is prepared to provide the procedure in Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis the day after an injunction is granted.

Abortions in Missouri are set to resume in Planned Parenthood locations across the state after a Jackson County judge granted a preliminary injunction striking down the state's near-total abortion ban.