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Missouri Counties Want to Freeze Seniors’ Property Tax Assessments, But Aren’t Sure They Can
Many Missouri counties are confused by a new state law designed to give seniors relief from soaring property tax assessments.
Rising Rents Leave More Kansas City Tenants Facing Eviction
Two years after the end of a national eviction moratorium, landlords are still looking to make up for lost income. That’s led to more residents facing eviction.
Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing
The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.
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.
Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports
The Kansas City 311 program has received 300,000 reports in two years. Here are the city’s top problems and how advocates are trying to help.