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Emergency Calls: What Do Kansas Citians Ask of Police?

A new program at the Kansas City Police Department is capturing more granular data about how often residents summon officers, and why.

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Nick’s Picks | Pondering Reparations, Toll Lanes, Medicaid and Summer Fun

The news outlook for the week ahead in Kansas City.

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‘Defund the Police’ was Designed to Provoke a Response. In Missouri, it Worked

Republican lawmakers have responded with outrage to moves in Kansas City and St. Louis to reshuffle police funding.

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How Many Police Does It Take To Protect and Serve Kansas City?

The proper number and deployment of police officers needed to protect and service the community lies at the heart of the legal and budget fight involving the Kansas City Police Department.

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The ruins of "Black Wall Street" after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.

Tracing Kansas City’s Ties to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sent ripples that could be felt in Kansas City. Flatland explores the sometimes surprising local links to arguably the most serious, yet little known, race crime in U.S. history.

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