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Fentanyl overdose deaths are taking the lives of children in Kansas City and nationally
According to the Centers for Disease Control, fentanyl overdose deaths rose 350% between 2019 and 2021. That makes fentanyl overdoses the leading cause of death in this country for people between the ages 18 and 45.
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How millennials have popularized the body art once reserved for bikers, prisoners and gangs
The old stereotype was that people with tattoos couldn't get good jobs, or were all thugs and criminals. Now, tattooing is a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Kansas groups motivate young people to wield voting power
Loud Light and New Frontiers Project work with Kansas youth to spread awareness about upcoming elections, eliminate barriers to voting and motivate young people to use their voice.
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TEDxKC speaker will offer model to revitalize 'low-status' communities without displacement
People can live in better neighborhoods without moving. Majora Carter has proven it in the South Bronx, where she was born, raised and still resides.
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Local groups celebrate 32nd ADA anniversary during Disability Pride Month
Advocates in the Kansas City area talk accessibility and disability pride ahead of the Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA) anniversary, otherwise known as Disability Independence Day.
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Dogs and cats can't handle the heat like their humans can
Dogs and cats can't cool themselves as efficiently as people, making them more susceptible to heatstroke.
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Local forum aims to foster conversation about race in Kansas City
Sheryl Ferguson, founder of It's Time 4 Justice, has organized a public forum with the goal of starting a conversation about race with people from all walks of life.
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Missouri Senate candidate Trudy Busch Valentine: 'Our politics are broken'
A relatively late arrival to the Missouri Senate race, Trudy Busch Valentine now finds herself one of the frontrunners in the Democratic primary.
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Your Kansas City antique store finds may contain a health threat
Buyers beware. Lead can be found in household items, from antique salt shakers to brand-new products sitting on store shelves.
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Former New York governor discusses challenges of being Black and legally blind
David A. Paterson says he was ready to be governor, but the media's focus on his blindness obscured what he was trying to accomplish.
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