COVID-19

Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Watching College Campus COVID Closures, Marking Labor Day

Surging COVID-19 outbreaks are raising questions about whether college campuses in the area can remain open for in-person classes.

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KC Tenants organize at eviction court July 30

Eviction Risks Surging With COVID-19, Rising Rents

The risk of eviction for many Kansas Citians is rising as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, joblessness surges and rents keep rising.

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Older community's mental health during the pandemic

You Might Be Surprised Which Generation Is Coping Best With the Pandemic

New research suggests that despite the increased vulnerability in becoming seriously ill if they contract COVID-19, older people are managing the pandemic best on the mental and emotional front.

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Stray Cat

Stray Cats Strut the Streets

The ongoing pandemic and resulting economic shock has contributed to a surge of feral cats and other stray animals in the Kansas City area.

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Shacara Pearson shares story of living through a pandemic with a disability

Kansas City’s Disability Community Confronts Pandemic

Here’s what three people had to say about living through a public health crisis with a disability.

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