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Listen Up! How Recognizing Sounds Can Help With Car Repairs
Sounds leave cues about the wear and tear on cars, power tools and other devices. By identifying the sounds a startup aims to improve the repair and performance of vehicles, traffic signals and more.
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Kansas City’s small businesses are taking a harsh winter hit with lots of snow and few shoppers
Winter storms every few weeks have taken a toll on small businesses, who spend more to deal with snow and lose profits when people stay home.
Why keep Betty Rae’s from the world? Kansas City ice cream shop franchising brand across region
The first Betty Rae's franchise opened in Omaha, Nebraska, in September. The ice cream brand's Kansas City-based ownership wants to see it expand to Arkansas, Tennessee and Colorado, as well.
Kids in most Missouri counties stay in foster care longer than the federal standard
Under national standards, at least 35% of kids entering foster care should exit with a permanent living situation — whether adoption, guardianship or reunification with family — within one year. But only 12 of Missouri's 114 counties met that goal.
Flooding And Rising Seas Threaten America's Oldest Farmland
Some of the oldest farmland in America is on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. But as sea levels rise, saltwater is killing crops and threatening a way of life.
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Kansas City's 'King and Queen of Barbecue' return with a new Prospect restaurant
After several relocations for their P. Moore & Moore BBQ brand over the past few years, Gary Paul and Patricia Moore landed a new kingdom at 5932 Prospect Ave. And they’ve now fully embraced their nicknames by calling the restaurant The King & Queen of Barbecue.
Missouri education board lowers GPA requirement for teacher certification
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education believes that lowering a GPA requirement for teachers will improve teacher recruitment and retention without reducing educator quality.
Platte County voters passed a tax to fund children's services. Commissioners rejected it anyway
In November's election, a majority of Platte County voters approved a quarter-cent sales tax that would fund youth mental health services. But Platte County Commissioners refused to enact the tax, drawing criticism from residents and mental health providers.
Food delivery, flowers, Amazon: How Keisha Scarlett spent $141K of St. Louis Public Schools money
St. Louis Public Radio and The Midwest Newsroom obtained credit card statements from former St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Keisha Scarlett that are at the center of a new district investigation.
Power & Light developers will invest $10 million to give KC Live! a major facelift
The open-air venue in Kansas City's Power & Light District, originally built with millions in public funds, has been home to concerts and watch parties for major sporting events. Upgrades are slated for completion by next spring.
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