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Midwest Faces Future of Hazardous Heat, and Homes Aren’t Ready
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are part of an emerging “extreme heat belt” that could deliver more scorching days that will test existing dwellings.
To Navigate Car-Dominated Kansas City, These Congolese Refugees Teach Each Other How to Drive
Refugees often struggle to get to jobs, school or the store without adequate transportation. But getting a driver’s license in Kansas City is hard enough without the added barriers of a new language and culture. That’s where Justin Bilombele comes in.
Outdoor Workers Make Adjustments to Survive Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is forcing employers and their outdoor workers to make adjustments in order to maintain health while keeping the economy running.
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.