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Exterior view of T-Mobile Center prior to the Hall of Fame Classic game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday November 22, 2021 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.

T-Mobile Sprints to the Future

T-Mobile, which acquired Sprint in 2020, has maintained its Kansas City area employment levels and community engagement since the merger as it pursues emerging technologies.

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A general view of Busch Stadium as fans watch during the third inning of the Cardinals home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 8, 2021 in St Louis.

Science Backs Mask Mandates. But in Missouri and Elsewhere, They’re Politically Toxic

Studies have repeatedly found mandates encourage mask use and slow COVID spread. Politics and lawsuits make them unattractive to policymakers.

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8183 Productions Sets Up Sophisticated Shop on Westside

By Kevin Collison Tucked in a quiet corner of the Westside is a nondescript building on Holly Street that houses some of the latest technology and talented staff in the growing downtown production and advertising industry. It’s been a year since 8183 Productions opened in its new space in a former data center building, and…

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A photo of a doctor, a parent and a child getting a vaccine against a backdrop of light yellow and pink. This illustrates local doctors' urgency to get folks vaccinated during the recent COVID surge.

10 Things KC Doctors Want You to Know About the Recent COVID Surge

On Dec. 17, physicians and hospital leaders united to share their message of urgency in light of the recent COVID surge. Here are 10 takeaways.

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A view of power lines against a pink sunset illustrates a story about how the climate changes affect utility costs and burdens. Flatland reporters Vicky Diaz-Camacho and Catherine Hoffman will report on this issue for the next Flatland Show episode, entitled "The Cost of Utilities in Kansas City."

curiousKC | Help Inform Our Coverage of the Climate and Utility Bill Crisis

Flatland will report on the climate and utility cost issue for the next Flatland Show episode. What questions do you want our team to investigate?

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