Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
ContributorBek Shackelford-Nwanganga is a freelance reporter for KCUR 89.3.
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You never know who you’ll run into when you walk into Kelly’s Westport Inn to watch a game or cheers the end of the work week. These 'Kelly's couples' avoided hungover walks of shame and stayed together. -
Wyandotte County residents gathered Tuesday for the first annual 913 Day festival. The event celebrates the county’s history, communities and local businesses.
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‘Toni Stone’ explores race, gender and the determination of the first of three woman to play in the Negro Leagues
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As Kansas City’s first Black-owned housing co-op, Parade Park helped residents pursue the American Dream of owning a home and building a community. But after 60 years, it’s uncertain if it can survive foreclosure and redevelopment.
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As Kansas City’s first Black-owned housing co-op, Parade Park helped residents pursue the American Dream of owning a home and building a community. But after 60 years, it’s uncertain if it can survive foreclosure and redevelopment.
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While oppressive heat swept through the metro over the weekend, there were fewer places for people to cool off. The city closed four pools on July 31.
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Kansas City Democrat Aaron Coleman and Wellsville Republican Mark Samsel, both members of the Kansas House Representatives, lost in their primary elections on Tuesday. Both had campaigns overshadowed by allegations of personal misconduct.
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The Clay County Prosecutor's office has charged Joshua Rocha with first degree murder and armed criminal action. Rocha allegedly shot and killed North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez during a traffic stop Tuesday morning.
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Officer Daniel Vasquez was a two-year member of the North Kansas City Police Department. He was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday morning.
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After more than 40 years of serving up their family's sausages and sauce, Mary and Deborah Jones say they need to take a step back — but not too far back — from their Kansas City, Kansas, restaurant.
