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A hand drawn sign appears on a tarp covering tents at the Kansas City Homeless Union’s City Hall occupation on April 7.

The KC Homeless Union met with Mayor Q for Four Days Straight. Here’s What They Agreed on.

In Kansas City, unhoused people are temporarily moving into hotels. Will the city commit to longer-term solutions?

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Cafe Ollama Brewing on Southwest Boulevard in Crossroads

By Kevin Collison Francisco Murguia wants patrons at Cafe Ollama, his new Crossroads coffee shop at 523 Southwest Blvd., to enjoy a tasty trip to places he knows well when they stop by for some cafe de olla. “It’s an opportunity for us to socialize and give ourselves a different experience,” he said. “We provide…

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The home of Allen and Stephanie Watts in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Embracing a Millionaire Mindset Just Down the Road From Kansas City

A new study finds Pittsburg and Joplin are great places to stretch $1 million.

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Missouri State Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs.

Scramble Starts for Missouri’s Share of Federal COVID-19 Cash

With Missouri in line for almost $3 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds, cities, schools and other agencies are making pitches for projects using aid from the American Rescue Plan.

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Bar and Year-Round Recreation Venue Planned for Riverfront Next Spring

By Kevin Collison Plans for a $2 million bar and outdoor recreation center in Berkley Park that would cater to volleyball players and anyone enjoying the riverfront were outlined Monday to a Port KC committee. The proposed 6,500 square-foot amenity would resemble the popular Bar K dog park and bar nearby, using former shipping containers…

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