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Nichols’ Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza

Iconic Shopping District Seen as Both Private Property and Public Trust

by Multiple Reporters

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Sales Tax for East Side Projects Grapples with Growing Pains

Revenue Flows in Faster Than it Gets Disbursed for Projects

by Multiple Reporters

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New Program Offers Hope for Reducing Violent Crime in KC

KC 360 Backers Highlight Progress in Santa Fe

by Mary Sanchez

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Hundreds of Kansas Citians Are Shot Each Year and Survive. Families Pick Up the Pieces

Since 2015, shootings in Kansas City that leave a survivor are rising slightly — meaning more families are struggling with the physical and mental wounds they cause.

by Peggy Lowe, KCUR 89.3

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South Loop Park Backers Pursue Opening for World Cup

Nearly Half of the $200M Project Has Been Raised

by Kevin Collison

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Evergy to Lead Group Building Massive KCI Solar Farm

Plan Calls for Largest Solar Array at Any U.S. Airport

by Martin Rosenberg

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Risks and Rewards of Playing High School Football

Local History of a Sport Called Both 'Man-Building' and 'Boy-Killing'

by Brian Burnes

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Supporters of Reparations Effort in Kansas City Seek Funds

Documenting the Harm

by Mary Sanchez

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Mayor Backs Push for a ‘Pedestrianized’ Country Club Plaza

Growing Concern for Venerable Civic Landmark

by Kevin Collison

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Royals Unveil Ballpark Designs for Kansas City, North Kansas City

Fresh Renderings, Few Financial Details

by Kevin Collison

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Nichols’ Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza

Iconic Shopping District Seen as Both Private Property and Public Trust

Sales Tax for East Side Projects Grapples with Growing Pains

Revenue Flows in Faster Than it Gets Disbursed for Projects

New Program Offers Hope for Reducing Violent Crime in KC

KC 360 Backers Highlight Progress in Santa Fe

Hundreds of Kansas Citians Are Shot Each Year and Survive. Families Pick Up the Pieces

Since 2015, shootings in Kansas City that leave a survivor are rising slightly — meaning more families are struggling with the physical and mental wounds they cause.

South Loop Park Backers Pursue Opening for World Cup

Nearly Half of the $200M Project Has Been Raised

Evergy to Lead Group Building Massive KCI Solar Farm

Plan Calls for Largest Solar Array at Any U.S. Airport

Risks and Rewards of Playing High School Football

Local History of a Sport Called Both 'Man-Building' and 'Boy-Killing'

Supporters of Reparations Effort in Kansas City Seek Funds

Documenting the Harm

Mayor Backs Push for a ‘Pedestrianized’ Country Club Plaza

Growing Concern for Venerable Civic Landmark

Royals Unveil Ballpark Designs for Kansas City, North Kansas City

Fresh Renderings, Few Financial Details

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