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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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Outdoor Workers Make Adjustments to Survive Extreme Heat

Working Early, Breaking Often

by Multiple Reporters

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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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‘Picklecon’ Coming to KC in 2024 With 100 Pickleball Courts

Projected $3.9M Economic Impact

by Channa Steinmetz, Startland News

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Kansas Retirees Resist Evergy’s Bid to Hike Electricity Prices and Profits

Evergy executives hope to grow profits by 6% to 8% a year through a combination of cutting costs, increasing prices and selling more electricity.

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service

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Heat Islands Make Dangerous Temperatures Even Worse for Some

Some Kansas Citians Feel Much Hotter Temperatures

by Noah Taborda, KCUR 89.3

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Search Continues for Food and Retail Employees at New KCI

Employers Remain Hundreds Shy of Goal

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

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