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A traveler viewing panels of art at the new Kansas City International Airport.

Balancing KC’s Needs for Public Art, Smooth Streets 

The new Kansas City International Airport terminal houses the largest One Percent for Art program in the city’s history. Here’s a look at the public art, the artists and their impact.

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Crown Center Adds Two Retail Tenants, Close to Full Occupancy

The Crown Center shopping center is close to full occupancy after adding two new businesses, Empanada Madness and The Electronics Store. “We are very happy with how full our center is,” said Anne Deuschle, integrated marketing manager. “We came out of the pandemic with tenants who are thriving.” With families visiting for Spring Break, the…

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KCPD vehicle on patrol.

Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

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Waterbird Coffee Pours in Heart of Government District

By Kevin Collison A new coffee shop has found a nest in the middle of the government district at 12th and McGee, providing a caffeine jolt to help boost public employees–and other customers– through their day. Waterbird Coffee set up shop in a long vacant corner space at 1200 McGee and has found solid business…

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Cannabis leaves growing in an indoor facility, shot from below the plants.

After One Month, Missouri Becomes a Top Cannabis Sales State

In its first month of legalized recreational Marijuana sales, Missouri has emerged as one of the top cannabis states in the country.

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