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Here’s a Summer ‘Staycation’ Guide for Families on a Budget

By | June 21, 2024 | 1
The small lakes and ponds in the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area are popular spots for beginners to learn how to fish.

Summer is officially here, and the kids are already getting bored. Here to help is handy local outdoor “staycation” guide for people on a budget.

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Kansas Lawmakers to Target Chiefs During Special Session

By | June 5, 2024 | 0
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Kansas lawmakers are pushing to discuss legislation to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri during an upcoming special session beginning June 18.

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Report: Rural America Produces Greenhouse Gasses on Behalf of Urban and Suburban Areas

By | June 4, 2024 | 0
Evergy's Lawrence Energy Center.

At least 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. come from rural America, but they’re mostly used to produce energy and food for urban and suburban areas. 

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Nick’s Picks | Hereford House Case, Jackson County Property Taxes

By | June 3, 2024 | 0
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

This week’s top news in Kansas City includes the Hereford House food contamination case and the Jackson County property tax assessment controversy.

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Overland Park Man Recalls Surprise Joyride with Patty Hearst

By | May 31, 2024 | 0
Tom and Susan Matthews stand next to memorabilia from 1974, when Tom was abducted by Patty Hurst and other members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

Tom Matthews was about to graduate from high school. Then Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted him. The Overland Park man recalls a joyride.

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