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Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish
Economists suggest that when the public pays for a stadium, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the downtown Kansas City Royals stadium?
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If Voters OK Ballpark Sales Tax, Royals Will Ask KC and Missouri for More
The Royals are pitching a sales tax to help pay for a new stadium, but they’ll need another $700 million to make the stadium happen. That’s where Kansas City and Missouri come in.
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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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No, Wyandotte County is Not Going Bankrupt
Mayor Tyrone Garner said the Unified Government is headed towards bankruptcy. But the bond markets tell a different story.
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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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Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing
The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.
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