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One area of the economy on a remarkable rise is the housing market, home value and sales on a continued upward climb over the last few months. Strength in the market has been noted nationwide as well as in the…
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The housing market was one of the first industries to make a turnaround following the onset of COVID-19, making quick, long strides toward recovery to the surprise of many. Another related surprise is the soaring demand and cost of lumber…
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Finding a place to call home can be difficult at times for renters, especially those that want to live alone. Data from SmartAsset shows that just two years ago in 2018, the median monthly rent was $891 for a studio…
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Kansas City-headquartered Enfinite Capital and Diode Ventures have sold a Fort Bend, Texas solar photovoltaic project to international renewable energy leader ACCIONA, according to a Monday news release. With U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Spanish conglomerate ACCIONA develops and manages infrastructure…
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Two coffee brands with a strong presence in the Kansas City metro, The Roasterie and Messenger Coffee Company, have come together to create FairWave Holdings, a holding company formed to grow local coffee businesses in the region. While The Roasterie…
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On Monday, announcement of the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division grant award was released, the grant provided by program under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The division of the state’s commerce department received $127,400 through the SBA’s State…
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A quick-turnaround, at-home COVID-19 test may soon be available due to the ongoing work of researchers at the University of Kansas. Made possible through funding provided by the National Institutes of Health, several bioengineering and chemistry graduate students are working…
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The city of Kansas City, Mo. and the metro has faced a rising number of homicides this year, drawing in federal law enforcement help this summer. On Tuesday morning, the Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Quinton Lucas revealed a new, four-pillar…
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On Friday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly revealed that six Kansas school have received National Blue Ribbon Schools 2020 recognition. A national award program under the U.S. Department of Education, National Blue Ribbon Schools honors public and private schools at the…
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Kansas City, Kan. Public Schools households currently experiencing technology and internet connection frustrations may soon get some relief through a grant that will help provide free internet service to students. The school district is currently teaching students 100 percent virtually…
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