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Jerry Ryan delivers Wednesday’s edition of the Marion County Record to distribution worker Bev Baldwin.

Marion County Record Publishes Following Police Raid — and Gets Seized Property Back

The Marion County Record published again days after a police raid that made national headlines. Authorities also returned property taken during Friday’s raid.

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curiousKC | Aging and Long-Term Care in Kansas City

In September, Kansas City PBS and Flatland will explore the challenges facing families and their aging members. “Age-Old Questions” reporting will provide a comprehensive look into many of the questions and concerns related to retirement, finances, caregiving, and the at-home care versus assisted living/nursing home debate, among other issues facing both the aging population and…

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Cryptocurrency ATMs

High-fee Crypto ATMs Target Low-income Parts of Kansas City

Bitcoin, RockItCoin and other crypto ATM companies are plentiful in low-income Kansas City neighborhoods. Experts say they are targeting residents with extraordinary fees.

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Major Riverfront Project by KC Current Stadium Endorsed for Incentives

By Kevin Collison A $650 million, mixed-use development being hailed as the final step in a generational effort to redevelop the downtown riverfront received unanimous backing from the Port KC development committee Monday. The project is expected to include more than 1,000 apartments in several towers, 210,000 square-feet of office space and 53,000 square feet…

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Rendering of the KC Current stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Port KC Backs Massive Project Near KC Current Stadium

A massive $650 million mixed-use project along Kansas City downtown riverfront has received preliminary support from a Port KC committee.

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