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Three newcomers are competing for two open seats on the Center School District board of education in south Kansas City. Here's what they think about key issues like social emotional learning and how to improve student performance.
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The Royals are asking Jackson County voters to sign off on a $1 billion sales tax to pay for a new stadium in the Crossroads. But even then, they’ll need another $700 million to make it happen. That’s where the team expects Kansas City and Missouri taxpayers to come in.
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The Kansas City Stingers is one of six U.S. expansion teams joining the National Pickleball League this year. The team is owned by Julie Gibson and former tennis pro Daryl Wyatt, who also owns SW19 Tennis and Pickleball in Leawood.
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Eastern Airlines currently operates 12 airplanes, though it does not offer commercial passenger service out of Kansas City. Relocating its headquarters here required a $4.7 million investment.
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Substance abuse contributes to around 13% of Kansas children entering foster care. Now, Kansas is testing a new Family Treatment Court in rural counties that will help parents complete addiction treatment and reunite with their kids.
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One in 20 Kansas City residents have limited proficiency in English. An ordinance passed by Kansas City Council on Thursday will create a city office dedicated to expanding translation abilities, and bridge the gap between the government and the local immigrant population.
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Federal recognition entails the United States acknowledging a tribe as a separate government entity — denoting their right to self-governance. Currently, the U.S. recognizes 574 tribal nations. For the Wyandot Nation of Kansas to join them, they'll need the support of non-natives like members of Congress.
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Newly opened in Parlor food hall in the Crossroads, Elephant Wings serves up dishes like tikka masala poutine and "Bombay-mi" sandwiches. But chef-owner Ameet Malhotra didn't always have culinary ambitions.
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The credit is designed to encourage small businesses to offset costs for their employees and get money shaved off their state tax bill as a reward, but advocates say the Kansas hasn’t done a great job spreading the word.
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More apartments are being built in the long-established community, along with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, a charcuterie, a piano bar, an arcade and retail shops. Waldo boosters believe the area could be entering something of a post-pandemic boom.
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Toll boxes may soon be revamped on all RideKC buses if the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority reinstates fares to address a multi-million-dollar budget shortage. That would especially hurt the low-income residents who rely on free buses most, and could lead to a drop in ridership.
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Armon Lasker built a strong base with his first barbershop, in Kansas City's historic African American neighborhood. At his second location, Lasker wants to give clients a 'pre-flight pampering experience.'