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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 that will test existing dwellings.
To Navigate Car-Dominated Kansas City, These Congolese Refugees Teach Each Other How to Drive
Refugees often struggle to get to jobs, school or the store without adequate transportation. But getting a driver’s license in Kansas City is hard enough without the added barriers of a new language and culture. That’s where Justin Bilombele comes in.
Outdoor Workers Make Adjustments to Survive Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is forcing employers and their outdoor workers to make adjustments in order to maintain health while keeping the economy running.
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.
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 they are targeting residents with extraordinary fees.
‘Picklecon’ Coming to KC in 2024 With 100 Pickleball Courts
In collaboration with Visit KC, Triple Crown Sports is bringing its inaugural celebration of pickleball to Kansas City in August 2024.
Kansas Retirees Resist Evergy’s Bid to Hike Electricity Prices and Profits
Retirees living on fixed incomes, and their advocates, say Evergy’s plan to hike electricity prices in Kansas puts profits before people.
Heat Islands Make Dangerous Temperatures Even Worse for Some
Some people will feel much warmer temperatures during the heat wave. These heat islands are driving up energy costs and causing public health concerns.
Search Continues for Food and Retail Employees at New KCI
Businesses hope to employ 1,000 workers at the new Kansas City International Airport (KCI) terminal. But they remain about 400 employees short of that goal.
KC Artist Marks Civil Rights Victory with Brown v. Board of Education Mural
Michael Toombs’ mural marking the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling greets visitors at the Washburn University School of Law Building.