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An increase in new cases in the bi-state region and across other areas of the U.S. has resulted in a statewide mask policy for Kansans following similar announcements from Kansas City, Mo. and Douglas County. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced…
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After rumors of a small disagreement between Clay County and the City Council of Kansas City over the planned use of CARES Act funds, the council has decided to allocate $2.5 million to low-income households and small businesses in Clay…
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A helping hand is within reach for those currently enrolled in or beginning graduate courses at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at UMKC. The family of the late Henry W. Bloch is offering free tuition for the first…
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Reopening schools is key to both the economy and the health of Missourians, Margie Vandeven, director of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said. Vandeven says closing schools was necessary in mid-March to help fight the coronavirus but…
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Remote work environments are now the status quo following closures across the U.S. due to COVID-19. A survey conducted by S&P Market Intelligence finds that most companies will not be returning to standard offices as they reopen Whether permanently or…
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Previous reporting has revealed that Kansas City, Mo. is seeing a record increase in homicide rates so far this year. As of Saturday, 91 people have been killed citywide compared to 65 the same time last year, according to 41…
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This weekend station leadership at KCPT, Kansas City PBS, has revealed their decision to put Ruckus on hiatus. The show, now on its 23rd season, is being removed from the schedule as a result of viewer feedback and a need…
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Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Friday that masks will be mandatory beginning Monday for everyone entering businesses and other public places in Kansas City. The mandate came after several daily reports of increasing new COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City area…
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Data through June 20 shows new listings took a step back last week nationally, limiting inventory even further, according to the Zillow Weekly Market Report released Friday. However, newly pending sales are up again, rising as buyer activity remains strong.…
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Garden Terrace, a nursing home located at 7541 Switzer Road in Overland Park, has reported 58 Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths. "Since adequate testing became available, we have been testing residents and associates for Covid-19," said Debbie Biehl, the home’s executive…
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