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In early June, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill allowing people at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 to vote absentee without needing an additional notarized statement. “Any Missourian affected by COVID-19 should still be able to vote, including those…
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Since the start of COVID-19 and proceeding stay-at-home orders, many individuals across the nation and in the Kansas City metro have chosen to avoid leaving home, including going to the doctor. Although stay-at-home orders have eased across the state of…
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The good news for home-building nationwide? New Census figures that show housing starts in May were up 4.3 percent over April. But the statistics are even better for a Kansas City market starving for housing inventory: Figures from the Kansas…
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The housing market in Kansas City is well set on track to recovering from the fall backs caused by COVID-19, according to some local realtors. Kansas City’s market, according to local realtor Gary Kerley, is still a seller’s market. In…
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While the spread of COVID-19 to all regions of the country was expected, it is now being noted that new reported COVID-19 cases are being to impact rural areas at an increased rate. As the number of people being tested…
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In a celebration of critical infrastructure success and development of south Kansas City, Burns & McDonnell took the wraps off its 142,000-square-foot Phase II addition to the Ward Parkway campus this morning. Celebrating completion of the $42 million project were…
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Although the worst of COVID-19 appears to be over, many universities are still wary of solidifying fall semester schedules for fear of another outbreak. Many universities who have released fall semester calendars have made it clear that due to COVID-19,…
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With the Millennial generation firmly entrenched in their working years, the next group into the jobs fray is Generation Z, whose oldest members are now past college age. And at an estimated 90 million-strong, this new cohort will eventually swamp…
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On Friday the Big 12 Conference announced it will be extending its agreement to have its men’s and women’s basketball championships in Kansas City, which will remain in Kansas City through 2025. The tournament was shut down after the first…
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The annual Kansas City fundraiser for Children’s Mercy had a bit of different twist this year, turning to online streaming and taking the name “Big Slick At Home” as a result of COVID-19 concerns. Donations were generous this year despite…
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