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The plant, one of the biggest employers in Independence, makes small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military.

Nearly four months after Jackson County received more than $120 million in federal coronavirus relief money, Kansas City has yet to see a significant portion of those funds.

Unemployed Kansas Citians are hurting more now that a $600-weekly unemployment supplement from the federal government has ended.

Jobless claims in Kansas and Missouri continue to soar and federal unemployment benefits are expiring, some residents of Kansas City's most dangerous neighborhoods could be eligible for a free Ring doorbell, and what we know about a possible COVID-19 vaccine.

In all the talking and planning about reopening after the coronavirus shutdown, there's a key voice being ignored: the worker.

Kansas City police responses to protests on the County Club Plaza have brought up questions about when and how police are trained to use force, and an emerging economic theory suggests the priorities of 'deficit hawks' could be erroneous.

Although expected since April, the move marks a new era in one of downtown’s largest attractions.

At Ward Parkway, Oak Park and Independence Center, crowds are smaller than they typically would be on a steamy holiday weekend.

Rep. Sharice Davids explains why she's backed the bills she has since the country was engulfed in pandemic and protests, and a renowned Kansas City screenwriter offers his recommendations for something to stream over the holiday weekend.

It's clear the dust won't be settling anytime soon, so what can we expect going forward? Esther George shared her view from the top office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City gives her outlook on the economy, and our Smart Money Experts share personal finance tips to help weather the pandemic.

Lucas plans to enforce his rules, which allows businesses to increase their capacity to 50%, over more restrictive measures announced by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday.