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

By | September 15, 2023 | 0
Illustration of a resident sweating in a home.

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are part of an emerging “extreme heat belt” that could deliver more scorching days that will test existing dwellings.

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

By | September 1, 2023 | 0
Justin Bilombele (left) and Amuri Justin (right) are stand outside of the car in Kessler Park, where Bilombele taught Justin 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.

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Outdoor Workers Make Adjustments to Survive Extreme Heat

By | August 25, 2023 | 0
David Richardson, a Kansas City Public Works employee, sitting in a city truck.

Extreme heat is forcing employers and their outdoor workers to make adjustments in order to maintain health while keeping the economy running.

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Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing

By | August 21, 2023 | 0
Signs in support of PV United line some streets in Prairie Village.

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.

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

By | August 16, 2023 | 0
Cryptocurrency ATMs

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

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