In Kansas City, singles looking for love have a new way to find possible matches: live, in-person and with an audience. Can a local reimagining of “The Dating Game” lead to love in a loveless city? Plus: A disease caused by ticks is on the rise in Missouri, meaning more people are looking for alpha-gal safe ways to eat out.

In Kansas City, disappointment with the dating scene has led to the creation of a new kind of singles event. One that aims to couple people up by putting them in front of a live audience. KCUR’s Mackenzie Martin explains.

This summer — following lots of conversations with his customers — Thomas Orr decided to create an alpha-gal menu for his Colton’s Steakhouse in Springfield. KBIA health reporter Rebecca Smith takes a look at how some restaurants in southern Missouri are adapting their menus to meet the needs of this growing community.

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Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. This episode was produced by Jacob Smollen, Gabe Rosenberg and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fox and Emily Younker.

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