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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.

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

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Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments

Under the legislation, Jackson County seniors whose homes are valued less than $550,000 can start applying for relief next year.

by Multiple Reporters

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Midwest Faces Future of Hazardous Heat, and Homes Aren’t Ready

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are part of an emerging “extreme heat belt” that could deliver more scorching days within 30 years.

by Holly Edgell, KCUR 89.3

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To Navigate Car-Dominated Kansas City, These Congolese Refugees Teach Each Other How to Drive

Accessing a Future

by Noah Zahn, KCUR 89.3

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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.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

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High-fee Crypto ATMs Target Low-income Parts of Kansas City

Bitcoin, RockItCoin and other crypto ATM companies are plentiful in low-income Kansas City neighborhoods. Experts say the machines are targeting residents with extraordinary fees.

by Dan Mika, The Beacon

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Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports

Here's the 411 on How the Kansas City 311 program works

by Multiple Reporters

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New Program Offers Internet Discounts in Kansas City

Latest Effort to Help Bridge Digital Divide

by Teagan King

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Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council

All 12 seats on the City Council were up for grabs in Tuesday's election. Current Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas easily won re-election.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

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World Refugee Day Draws Diverse Mix of People and Businesses

Event 'Lets Us Be This Great Place'

by Teagan King

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