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A $3.7 million grant from the EPA, one of the largest awarded nationwide this year, will be used to remediate 54 vacant lots in the Douglass-Sumner neighborhood in northeast Wyandotte County. Work could begin as early as September. -
Brian Roberts' Social House, newly opened in midtown, aims to serve nearby residents who want to hang out someplace comfortable. “I really want this to be a neighborhood spot, somewhere to go with no frills," Roberts said. -
Every carrier selling health insurance in the two states through the Affordable Care Act marketplace hopes to raise premiums in 2027, according to preliminary rate filings with state insurance regulators. They blame rising healthcare costs. -
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Voters in Johnson and Miami counties and much of northern, western and southeastern Kansas chose Republican candidates for the general election in November. Five incumbents decided not to run for reelection, setting up a fight for political control. -
Amendment 5 has garnered attention and advertising dollars aimed at swaying undecided Missouri voters. KC Media Collective partner The Beacon analyzed ads about the proposal to examine the claims and iron out what the constitutional amendment would actually do. -
Rulber De La Torre owns and operates eight restaurants in Kansas. His newest, Rulber's Restaurant Mas Cantina, just opened, filling out Prairie Village's Meadowbrook Shopping Center. -
A community engagement meeting Monday descended into shouting as the Kansas City Royals seek city approval on their rezoning plans. The stadium would require some changes to nearby bike lanes and roads. -
When Kansas City voters cast their ballots in the Aug. 4 election, Question 1 will ask whether the city can issue $100 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. Find out about what the Housing Trust Fund has accomplished in the past and what this bond would do. -
Question 3 on the Aug. 4 election asks Kansas City voters to extend the 1/8-cent Central City Economic Development tax that helps fund projects in the urban core. -
After opening this spring, the Rock Island Bridge development over the Kansas River welcomed scores of soccer fans for World Cup watch parties. The development is planning to host more festivals, public art, expanded historical programming and new retail opportunities. -
Kansas City voters will see Question 4 (water) and Question 5 (sewer) on their Aug. 4 ballot. Here's what to know about the ballot language, the history behind the bonds, what they will fund and where the money comes from.
