The Kansas City Star daily briefing — Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The top headlines from The Kansas City Star on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 including: Marshall tries to stop certain research as part of his crusade on origins of COVID-19; Johnson County district makes masks optional for older students as COVID cases fall; Rae’s Cafe to reopen in Independence after defying Jackson County mask, health orders; and The Weeknd cancels KC concert, Nelly switches show to Uptown.