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Ken Simard was homeless for seven years. He slept in an encampment under a Blue Parkway bridge.

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

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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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

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

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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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Anniversaries, Legislative Drama and Concerts

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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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

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

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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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Missouri Ballot Questions and Stadium Talks

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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