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For many immigrants who just arrived in Kansas City, soccer offered a sense of community and support - even if you didn't speak the same language.
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Kansas City will be the smallest city in North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have embraced the sport at all, if not for the efforts of early immigrants who fought for the...
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At a time when disinformation and misinformation are putting our democracy at risk, KCUR’s official channels won’t reward that behavior. Here’s our statement:
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KCUR is joining NPR, PBS and other public media outlets who are stepping away from Twitter. And we're taking the opportunity to explain where our funding comes from: 100% of KCUR's local content is...
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KCUR is joining @NPR, @PBS, and many other public media organizations who are stepping away from @Twitter, at least for the foreseeable future.
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KCUR is created by the public, for the public. 100% of our local content is 100% funded by community support, and all of it is editorially independent. Read more about KCUR and our mission: https://t.co/fVc3RisDdY And about our governance and funding: https://t.co/7H6xOZLlWi
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Want to help shape KCUR’s journalism and give us feedback about our reporting? You can now text with KCUR by sending us a message at 816-601-4777. https://t.co/9IFOpjbNdi
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Subscribe to KCUR's daily news podcast Kansas City Today, bringing you all things Kansas City in 15 minutes or less. https://t.co/LPoHMRVu8N
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Want to be a part of KCUR's reporting? You can use our text line anytime to give us tips, ask questions and inform our reporters. Hit our line! Text 816-601-4777📲
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“This park will deliver new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, provide a green mobility hub offer, climate responsive design, and ongoing programming for recreational and wellness activities,” said the assistant city manager. https://t.co/KNCUigFZ1I
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Now is arguably the best time to eat outdoors in Kansas City, so @KCURUpToDate put together this list of great restaurants where you can dine al fresco. What are your favorite spots?
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Spring is a magical time in Kansas City. To take full advantage of all the season has to offer, Up To Date asked food writers and enthusiasts to share their favorite places across the metro to dine...
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A massive youth sports complex once criticized as a “tone deaf” waste of millions in taxpayer dollars has finally opened in Kansas City’s Northland, more than three years after it was initially proposed. https://t.co/xi0hz8IkFu
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Operated by Sporting KC, the $36 million Central Bank Sporting Complex features 10 multi-sport synthetic turf fields and two playgrounds. But when it was proposed at the onset of the pandemic, the...
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The Missouri House Budget Committee will debate a plan for major construction spending that includes Gov. Mike Parson’s full request for money to widen three sections of Interstate 70. (@MO_Independent) https://t.co/v8jFM5MYsX
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Gov. Mike Parson requested $859 million from the Missouri legislature to widen three sections of Interstate 70, including from Blue Springs to Odessa. But House Budget Committee chair Cody Smith says...
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Kevin Wake is sharing his experience being denied proper treatment in an emergency room in order to draw attention to health disparities faced by sickle cell patients. Wake is the president of @sicklecellmw. Hear more from @KCURUptodate. https://t.co/ilJN38CIii
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Kevin Wake is sharing his experience being denied proper treatment in an emergency room in order to draw attention to health disparities faced by sickle cell patients.
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Jackson County has warned that property assessments are increasing this year, and although that does not necessarily mean an increase in property tax bills, many are reminded of the rocky assessment cycle in 2019. (@kcbeacon) https://t.co/IcAdE0B3dC
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Jackson County has warned that property assessments are increasing this year, and although that does not necessarily mean an increase in property tax bills, many homeowners are reminded of the rocky...
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