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KC Area Museums Reviewing Extensive Indigenous Holdings

Curators Evaluating Compliance with Federal Law Requiring Tribal OK to House Artifacts

by Martin Rosenberg

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Ministering to Children With Disabilities

Nazarene Theological Seminary’s ‘Nurturing Care’ Initiative Increases Inclusivity at Area Churches

by Bill Tammeus

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Manufacturers Out of Step with Customers on Repairs

Right-To-Repair Movement Aims to Help Do-It-Yourselfers

by Multiple Reporters

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Specialized Staff Serving Influx of Homeless Library Patrons

Efforts Include 4-Person Community Resources Department Within Kansas City Public Library

by Toni Cardarella

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The Blue River is Kansas City's River — Can Kansas Citians Access it?

About 800,000 people in the metro live in the Blue River Watershed, yet research indicates many people remain unaware of the river.

by Multiple Reporters

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The New Roots farmer training program is a four-year apprenticeship with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC.  

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Patchwork Family Farms provides vital links in the local food chain, relieving farmers from the stress of processing, packaging and marketing to customers.

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Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program "Generation Rap."

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Sierra Ferrell w/ The Brudi Brothers

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Sierra Ferrell @ The Midland Theatre on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. This contest will expire on Tuesday, May 13th at 12 p.m. Winners will be notified via e-mail.

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Brewgrass Festival ft. Amigo the Devil, Charlie Parr & More

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Brewgrass Festival ft. Amigo the Devil, Charlie Parr & More @ Warehouse on Broadway on Friday, May 16th, 2025. This contest will expire on Wednesday, May 14th at 12 p.m. Winners will be notified via e-mail.

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Ben Rector - Friday night

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Alison Krauss & Union Station

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Alison Krauss & Union Station @ Starlight Theatre on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. This contest will expire on Thursday, May 15th at 12 p.m. Winners will be notified via e-mail.

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The Brother Brothers

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Brother Brothers @ The Polsky Theatre on Friday, May 16th, 2025. This contest will expire on Wednesday, May 14th at 12 p.m. Winners will be notified via e-mail.

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Toadies w/ Frogpond

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Toadies w/ Frogpond @ The Truman on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. This contest will expire on Friday, May 16th at 12 p.m. Winners will be notified via e-mail.

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Leon Bridges w/ Kashus Culpepper

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Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals

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