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People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. More than 20 people were injured and one woman killed in the shooting near the end of Wednesday's rally held at nearby Union Station.

Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

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Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

Flatland Now Official Home for CityScene KC Archive 

Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, Flatland, is now the official home of CityScene KC’s archival content. Visit flatlandkc.local/cityscenekc.

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Carl Boyd speaking into a radio microphone.

Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’

Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program “Generation Rap.”

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A KC Streetcar stop

Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line

The KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, including affordable housing options. On this episode of Flatland in Focus, we explore the cost of the…

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Law enforcement responds to a shooting at Union Station on Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade.

After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws

The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.

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