The Unified Government is Re-opening Recycling & Yard Waste Center Closed since late March 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 in Wyandotte County, the Unified Government’s Recycling and Yard […]
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18th and Vine Historical District Outlines Recommendations to the City for More Safety
When business owners and vendors set up for a last-minute Juneteenth celebration June 20, they were beyond excited and by the end of the night, many vendors sold out of […]
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Kansas City May See Local Police Control on November Ballot
• What would this change look like and mean for Kansas City residents? For years, as part of their demand for increased police accountability, activists have demanded local control of […]
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No High School Diploma? Finish It for Free
A new program is aimed at getting high school diplomas for the 200,000 Kansan adults (10%) without one. The Central Plains Diploma Completion Program is completely online and free to […]
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Did Black Lives Matter Protests Contribute to the COVID-19 Surge?
Over the past three months, millions of people have taken to the streets to protest against racism, as well as bars, restaurants, concerts and beaches. Did any of these events […]
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Elections: Reid Files as Democratic Candidate For Geary County Sheriff
Fredrick D. Reid, a 30-plus-year citizen of the Geary County/Junction City community, has filed as the Democratic candidate for Geary County Sheriff. A decorated Army veteran who did several stints […]
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Elections: Penn Gets Endorsement from Former Governor
The campaign of Patrick Penn, a Republican candidate for the Kansas House 85th District, received a big endorsement last week, when former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer made a trip to […]
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Democrats Announce Plan for Scaled-Back National Convention
Convention delegates who were expected to arrive in Milwaukee in large numbers for the Democratic National Convention have been told to stay at home. While some delegates are still expected […]
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4th Black Health Matters Summit, Online July 18, Free
Black Health Matters, a health and wellness communications platform, will host its 4th Black Health Matters Summit virtually on July 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The platform will […]
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COVID-19: What You Should Know If You Have Sickle Cell Disease
If you have sickle cell disease, you are at higher risk than the general population for severe complications from COVID-19. “Many patients experience a pain crisis, also known as a […]