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Gallerie Near Completion, New Neighborhood on Old Parking Lot

By Kevin Collison The new Gallerie apartment development at 27th and McGee has created a neighborhood on a former parking lot, and is proving popular with students and employees at nearby Hospital Hill and Crown Center. The 361-unit apartment development built by Indianapolis-based developer Milhaus begin accepting residents about 10 months ago and its final…

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Pat McKinzie and Kathy Waddle.

Stranded in Gander on 9/11

Two Kansas City-area women recall being grounded in Gander, Newfoundland, during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Those events are depicted in a show this week at the Music Hall.

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A view of Three Light from the south.

Three Light Construction Start Expected by Early Summer

Construction of the Three Light luxury apartment tower in downtown Kansas City is set to begin by early summer.

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Mattie Rhodes Plans New Westside Cultural Center

By Kevin Collison The Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center is nearing the completion of a fundraising campaign to build a new facility on downtown’s Westside at 17th and Jarboe. The $3.4 million endeavor will allow the 126 year-old Hispanic organization to consolidate and expand its classroom, meeting and gallery space, and provide more services to both…

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Brian Skow, an emergency room specialist, and nurse Amanda Sandager respond to a video call at Avera eCARE telemedicine center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Video Chats With Doctors Can Save Lives in Rural Areas

Telemedicine offers hope for improved medical care in rural areas, but adoption has been slow.

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