A young child with a oxygen mask on looks into the camera. Pediatric health is taking a hit, in more ways than one parents and doctors say. (Adobe)

Parents, Kids and Doctors ‘Exhausted’ by Trio of Respiratory Illnesses Hitting KC 

The steep rise in child illnesses is an ‘unimaginable amount of work and stress,’ one Kansas City parent says. Pediatricians feel the same.

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A tractor spews mud up as it drags a weighted sled across the mud.

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 35-31

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.

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Team Behind Rehabs of Old Westport Schools Propose Apartment Project

By Kevin Collison The development team behind the renovations of the historic Westport Middle and High Schools is proposing a 100-unit apartment project on the grounds of the former middle school. Sustainable Development Partners (SDP) has filed plan with the city for what’s called “Village at Westport Commons.” It calls for building, two, parallel three-story…

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Jim Atwater, founder of Aptly.

Hearing-Impaired Nonprofit Founder Aims to Remove Blinders from Corporate America

Snubs experienced by people with disabilities inspired Jim Atwater to establish Aptly, which provides employment assistance for underserved people.

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A woman takes aim at a target on the shooting range at Frontier Justice in Lee's Summit, Mo.

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 40-36

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.

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Flatland, doctors in hospital with patient

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 45-41

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.

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An old time photo of temperance-minded protesters.

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 50-46

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.

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"He Gets Us" campaign messaging at a public venue.

Jesus ‘Gets Us,’ We’re Told, As We Struggle to Get Him

An Overland Park group is backing the nationwide “He Gets Us” campaign to promote Jesus.

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A bald eagle perched in a tree at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge on a gray December day.

Once Endangered, Bald Eagles Flock to Missouri in December

Record numbers of bald eagles are flocking to Missouri, putting on a show at places like Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.

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Columbus Park Ponders Future for Empty Six-Acres

By Kevin Collison Columbus Park, a downtown neighborhood that’s experienced its share of urban challenges, has a six-acre opportunity for redevelopment, but right now, nobody is quite sure what to do with it. “The fact is, we don’t know what we want because we don’t know what we’re able to do,” said Kate Barsotti, president…

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Radkey, Chiefs and Christmas Day at the Movies

Take a break from family time for a rock show at recordBar, Christmas in the Park or Saturday’s matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.

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National WWI Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial Curator’s Career in 10 Objects

After close to 33 years as curator at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, some artifacts remain proven conversation pieces for Doran Cart.

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Protesters gathered outside of the offices of the United Government of Wyandotte County.

Activists Challenge Unified Government/BPU Policies, Fearing Utility Cutoffs 

Activists in Wyandotte County are protesting utility bills packed with extra taxes and fees.

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Wi-Fi router sits on a table while someone holds a smartphone.

Broadband Expansion is About to Boom, But Citizens Need to Speak Up

A flood of federal dollars is in the pipeline for broadband development, but people need to speak up to identify where it’s needed most.

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South Plaza Condo Project Proposed Near Future UMKC Streetcar Stop

By Kevin Collison A 23-unit residential condominium project is being proposed for the South Plaza area near 50th and Walnut, about two blocks from the planned terminus of the Main Street streetcar extension at UMKC. Developer Doug Price wants to build the three-story “49 Walnut” project on a narrow lot that stretches between Walnut and…

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