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Posts Tagged ‘News & Issues’

Neighborhood Blocks a Low-Barrier Shelter Addressing Homelessness in Kansas City

By | May 22, 2024 | 0
Ken Simard was homeless for seven years. He slept in an encampment under a Blue Parkway bridge.

Kansas City is debating how to spend federal funds to shelter chronically homeless people. But plans for a new low-barrier shelter faced stiff opposition.

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Nick’s Picks | School’s Out, Ballot Issues and Memorial Day

By | May 20, 2024 | 1
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Kansas City area schools are closing for summer break, lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas are wrapping up business and Memorial Day beckons this week.

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Nick’s Picks | Anniversaries, Legislative Drama and Concerts

By | May 13, 2024 | 1
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

As legislative work comes to an end in Kansas and Missouri, the Royals are preparing to celebrate the 2014 team that went to the World Series.

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Nick’s Picks | City Hall Hack, Campus Protests and Ballot Issues

By | May 6, 2024 | 0
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Hackers at City Hall, campus protests and Missouri Ballot issues top the news in Kansas City this week. Also, don’t forget Mother’s Day.

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Nick’s Picks | Missouri Ballot Questions and Stadium Talks

By | April 29, 2024 | 0
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Kansas City news this week includes a fresh twist in stadium talks for the Royals and Chiefs and what issues may be included on Missouri’s ballot this fall.

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