Stories by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon
Housing
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Neighborhood Blocks a Low-Barrier Shelter Addressing Homelessness in Kansas City
Kansas City is debating how to spend federal funds to shelter chronically homeless people. But plans for a new low-barrier shelter faced stiff opposition.
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Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why
Higher Mortgage Rates and Tight Supply Make it Harder to Move
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5 Companies Own 8,000 Kansas City Area Homes, Creating Intense Competition for Residents
Kansas City homebuyers are bidding against mega-corporations for houses. This is how out real estate investment impacts local communities.
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Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines
Schools canceled classes for what was supposed to be a joyful event. But after the Chiefs parade ended in a shooting, educators are making sure students have support and stability.
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Jackson County Set Royals Stadium Tax Vote. Now, Labor Gears Up for Tough Talks
Workers say a community benefits agreement could provide higher-paying union jobs to thousands of residents.
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Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — and Wondering if They Can Stay
After the Taliban seized Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of Afghan refugees in 2021. Many still seek stable housing and secure immigration status.
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Rising Rents Leave More Kansas City Tenants Facing Eviction
Two years after the end of a national eviction moratorium, landlords are still looking to make up for lost income. That’s led to more residents facing eviction.
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Search Continues for Food and Retail Employees at New KCI
Employers Remain Hundreds Shy of Goal
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