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Special Project

KCUR's extensive Beyond Our Borders project explores the history and impact of the most distinct lines in Kansas City. For more than a year, we’ve been rediscovering Troost Avenue, the State Line, the Wyandotte-Johnson county line, and the Missouri River. Our hope is that we now better understand how these borders affect the current Kansas City experience and what’s being done to bridge or dissolve critical divides.

Here, you'll find a compilation of our work and our discussions with communities across the region. You also can hone in on a particular border:

Troost Avenue

The State Line

The Wyandotte-Johnson county line

The Missouri River

STORY IDEAS: This work doesn't end. If you have tips or story ideas for Beyond Our Borders, reach out to Laura Ziegler, community engagement reporter, lauraz@kcur.org, or Briana O’Higgins, digital director, at briana@kcur.org.

Community

Life East Of Troost Through The Eyes Of 5 Kansas Citians

Laura Ziegler
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How Troost Became A Major Divide In Kansas City

Briana O'Higgins
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Eds note: This look at the Troost corridor is part of KCUR's months-long examination of how geographic borders affect our daily lives in Kansas City. KCUR…
Community

Where You Draw The Lines In Kansas City

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