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The year's biggest stories in Wyandotte and Johnson County
Municipalities on the Kansas side of the metro weathered some complicated and contentious conversations in 2023, like affordable housing and diversity in education. We'll take a look back at some of the big political stories out of Johnson and Wyandotte counties.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda On Disney, Mixtapes And Why He Won't Try To Top 'Hamilton'
Miranda says he doesn't feel the need to duplicate the success of Hamilton. "If you think in terms of topping, you're in the wrong business," he says. Originally broadcast Jan. 3, 2017.
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Coffee Shop Entrepreneur Shows Customers Yemen Is About More Than War
A café owner in Dearborn, Mich., sees himself as part entrepreneur, part cultural ambassador for his home country, which is more associated with war than being the world's first coffee exporter.
Food Critics: The Best Dough-Wrapped Dishes In Kansas City
It seems as if nearly every culture has some version of dumplings: a sweet or savory filling surrounded by dough and either fried, boiled, steamed or…
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Seg. 1: Mayor-Elect Quinton Lucas | Seg. 2: Summer Reading Picks
Segment 1: Post-election wrap-up with new Kansas City mayor.Voters selected a new mayor for Kansas City, as well as some new council members. We spoke…
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Johnson County Librarians Recommend The Best Winter Reading For Kids
Are you looking for a special book for the young people in your life? If so, our panel of Johnson County Librarians have their holiday gift…
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Economy Adds Only 74,000 Jobs In December; Jobless Rate At 6.7 Percent
The unemployment rate is the lowest it's been since late 2008, but the labor force has shrunk. That could be a sign that many Americans still think there just aren't that many job openings out there.
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Nelson-Atkins narrows museum expansion design to 6 finalists. Here’s what to know
Kansas City's crown-jewel museum launched in October a global competition to find an architectural firm for a $160 million expansion that would transform its Midtown campus. This week, museum visitors had a chance to hear from the finalists.
Kansas City High Schoolers Juggle School, Jobs And Their Own Companies
Being in high-school can feel like a full-time job — eight hours a day in the classroom, plus schoolwork to do at home.Throw in an after school job and a…
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Food Critics: The Best Farm-To-Table Dishes In Kansas City In 2019
For chefs and farmers, the arrival of spring means growing season has begun and fresh ingredients will inform some menus around Kansas City.Nick Goellner,…
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