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Kansas City supports doula program for expecting mothers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Doulas looking to expand their business are receiving a boost.
A doula is a woman, typically without formal obstetric training, who is employed to provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor to improve outcomes, including lower cesarean rates, shorter labors, decreased postpartum depression, and more personalized birthing experiences.
“Doulas play a critical role in supporting healthy pregnancies, safe births, and stronger families,” said Dr. Marvia Jones.
The Kansas City Health Department, in partnership with Community Capital Fund (CCF), a 501c3, is launching the KC Doula Program, a new grant to support doula businesses and organizations.
Applications for funding opened June 16 with a deadline of July 28, 2025.
Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, the KC Doula Program provides financial assistance of up to $15,000 per awardee to enhance services and expand reach.
Grant funds can cover continuing education, insurance costs, business development, administrative support, and other professional development needs.
Eligible applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Serve families within Kansas City, Missouri city limits
- Be a legally established business or nonprofit in Kansas City, Missouri
- Be an enrolled Medicaid provider or intend to use program funds to gain Medicaid Provider status
- Be a certified doula who has provided services for at least 12 months
Applicants will be notified of award decisions by August 18, 2025.
The first round of grant disbursements is scheduled for August 25, 2025.
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Kansas State Fair announces Rock Fest with three-band lineup
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas State Fair says Saturday, Sept. 19, will be a hard-hitting night of rock ‘n’ roll, with a three-band lineup for this year’s Rock Fest at the Fair.
From Ashes to New will share the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand with Saliva and Saving Abel. The concert kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
From Ashes to New
Blending hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative rock, Ashes to New has built a loyal fan base with songs like “Barely Breathing,” “Die For You” and “Drag Me,” with the latter reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Charts in May. “Die For You” was used to launch an anti-bullying campaign in 2018.
Saliva
Saliva saw its first taste of mainstream success with 2001’s “Every Six Seconds,” which featured its breakout hit “Click Click Boom” and “Your Disease,” which was nominated for a Grammy Award. The band has continued forward since the 2021 death of founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, with Bobby Amaru as frontman.
Saving Abel
Southern rockers Saving Abel launched in a Memphis suburb in 2004. The band’s multiplatinum hit “Addicted,” from its 2008 self-titled album, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Reserved tickets go on sale starting Thursday starting at $45 for the grandstand and up to $415 for a VIP reserved table for six that includes two drink tickets, complimentary appetizers before the show and early entrance.
You can find full details at kansasstatefair.gov or call 620-669-3618.
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Kansas man sentenced to 18 years for child exploitation and pornography production
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2 rescued from roof as house fire breaks out in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A house fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the 3300 block of Bales Avenue in Kansas City.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story home and two people stranded on the roof. Both were brought safely to the ground.
The fire was under control within about 18 minutes after crews arrived. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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