Jacob Martin
News InternJacob Martin is a news intern at KCUR. Follow him on Twitter @jacob_noah or email him at Jacobmartin@kcur.org.
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Nearly a dozen stores, both local shops and national chains, have closed their Plaza locations over the past year.
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A Missouri representative wants to move to permanent standard time. A Kansas representative prefers permanent daylight saving time. Neither has much chance of success.
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Organizations across Kansas City are offering opportunities to volunteer or donate to help those affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The pandemic forced some Kansas City restaurants to close, but many are still open, serving the dishes that keep diners coming back. Here are a few of our favorites.
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A rally for Starbucks employees was held at the Country Club Plaza location. Some workers are trying to organize for better pay and safety.
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Educators explain the root cause of why many teachers are leaving the classroom and what can be done to improve the workplace.
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The governor discussed tax incentives, the ongoing redistricting plans, the states food sales tax, and racist language in neighborhood deeds in Kansas
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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are trending downward across Kansas City after the omicron variant caused a spike in cases, hospitalizations and deaths in January. These metrics are encouraging but doctors remain cautious as case numbers are still high.
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Employees at two Kansas City-area Starbucks stores announced on Monday plans to unionize. In a joint press release, organizers at Starbucks’ Country Club Plaza and 75th Street (Overland Park) locations said unsafe working conditions and stagnant wages prompted the decision.
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While the Chiefs dominated the first half, the Bengals staged an impressive comeback to win the AFC Championship 27-24 in overtime. Unlike last game, Kansas City couldn't capitalize on winning the coin toss.