One million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage on the federal exchange during the special enrollment period that President Joe Biden launched in mid-February, the administration announced Tuesday. “Since […]
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Housing leaders welcome public input
State officials are seeking feedback from Kansans to help guide future housing development efforts. The initiative, part of the state’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in nearly 30 years, aims […]
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Kansas to Continue Administering Federal Unemployment Benefits
The following statement can be attributed to the Governor’s spokesperson regarding federal unemployment benefits: “At this time, Governor Kelly does not intend to end the federal unemployment benefit programs early. […]
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EVERGY WARNS CUSTOMERS REGARDING RECENT UTILITY SCAM ATTEMPTS
Evergy Warns Customers Regarding Recent Utility Scam Attempts Imposters asking for immediate payment Evergy has received reports of individuals placing phone calls to customers and claiming to be Evergy representatives. […]
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FEDERAL PELL GRANT RECIPIENTS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR MONTHLY DISCOUNTS ON BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICE
Department of Education Launches Outreach Campaign to Millions of K-12 Students and Federal Pell Grant Recipients Now Eligible for Monthly Discounts on Broadband Internet Service The U.S. Department of Education […]
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Parson Moves to End Federal Unemployment Aid for Out-of-Work Missourians
Unemployed Missourians who are receiving federal payments to supplement their state benefits will lose that extra money after June 12, Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday. The state will stop paying […]
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KC Kindness Program to Help Residents in Need
In response to the ongoing hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas City is continuing to help those in need through the KC Kindness program. KC Kindness is an initiative […]
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KC Daiquiri Shop Pivots Through COVID and Thrives
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Calvin Vick and Kinley Strickland to close down their popular KC Daiquiri Bar in Kansas City’s Power and Light District, the duo had just completed […]
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New Program Seeks to Help Those in KC Most At-Risk for Recidivism
Individuals returning to their community after jail are faced with a number of challenges, which too often land them back in jail. Kansas City Municipal Court Judge Corey Carter has […]
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KCMO Revolutionary Black Panther Party Hopes to Curb Crime in Jazz District
At the end of last month, hundreds of Kansas Citians were shocked, mourned, and disgusted by the death of personal trainer Gary Taylor, 34, who was killed in a shooting […]