When Officer Donielle “DL” Watson and his partner Officer Alex Avendano arrived at the home of the suspected 15-year-old gang affiliate, they were greeted by his mother and two siblings, […]
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What’s in, and What’s out, as Biden Offers Scaled-back plan
After months of talks with Democratic lawmakers, President Joe Biden outlined Thursday a $1.75 trillion framework to support families and education as well as protect against global warming. The updated plan includes […]
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Swope Health Receives Grants to Support Missouri Medicaid Enrollment
Swope Health is assisting Missourians enroll in the newly expanded Medicaid program with the help of local and national funding. The Community Health Center received a total of $15,000 from […]
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Report: COVID Cases, Deaths at Packing Plants Were Triple Previous Counts
The numbers of meatpacking workers infected and killed by the coronavirus are much higher than previously known, a congressional review has found. More than 59,000 workers of the country’s five […]
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KC Urban Summit to Hold 14th Annual Conference: “Is Equity Enough?”
One of Kansas City’s most powerful coalitions of advocates and activists is inviting the community to help address the needs and issues in the urban core. On Sat., Nov. 6, […]
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Community Members Hope Ryan Stokes Memorial Basketball Court Restores Justice
More than 100 community members gathered in Harris Park last weekend to honor and continue to fight for justice for Ryan Stokes, a man killed by a Kansas City Police […]
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Johnson & Johnson, Moderna COVID-19 Booster Vaccines to be offered by Sedgwick County Health Department
Appointments are required and other details Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (JJ) Boosters are now available, at no cost from Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) at the community vaccine clinic […]
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“From the Trunk to Ward Parkway:” IMKC Store #2 Opens in Ward Parkway Center
If there is one thing rapper Walter Edwin, also known as the Popper, is known for, it’s his absolute dedication and pride for Kansas City. “I’m KC to the bone,” […]
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Wichita Halloween Events
Sat., Oct. 23 – Wichita State University Trunk or Treat, 1 p.m.to 4 p.m. at the WSU Rhatigan Student Center. Trunk or Treat is an event for families and kids […]
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Funds Now Available for Missouri Nonprofits Working to Deter Crime
Under legislation approved by state lawmakers in May, nonprofits working to deter crime in seven Missouri communities can now apply for state funds — up to $500,000 — to support their work. Applications are […]