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Nationwide, rents and the cost of living are increasing. Eviction filings are "a great indicator of housing insecurity," says a researcher from Princeton University's Eviction Lab.
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Last year, 35 people died in work zone crashes in Missouri, a record high. That same year, MoDOT work zone vehicles with mounted attenuators were hit 63 times.
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The new, draft contract between the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and the city contains vague language that suggests the transit agency would limit zero fare to riders who meet certain criteria. The program has been in place since 2020.
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A pair of studies found that tens of thousands of construction workers in Missouri and Kansas are incorrectly classified as independent contractors. That means employers are avoiding withholding income tax and paying into programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance and Medicare.
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The Kansas City housing market is tight. Lower-interest mortgages signed during the pandemic discourage homeowners from moving on and taking on higher rates, and new construction isn't keeping up with the demand.
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As state and federal lawmakers propose measures to curb how firms like VineBrook operate, tenants continue to grapple with poor maintenance and customer service.
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After the stadium sales tax extension was overwhelmingly rejected by voters, speculation is rampant about what the Royals and Chiefs might do next. Crossroads business owners say they're still open to future negotiations about a new stadium, but they want more transparency and respect from the teams.
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The Kansas City Royals say there are nearly 19,000 parking spaces within a 10-minute walk of their proposed stadium in the Crossroads Arts District, while other fans can get to games via public transit like buses or the streetcar. But local businesses say parking is already a problem.
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While the Chiefs and Royals have donated $3 million to the campaign, opponents have raised about $11,500 — including $5 from a Kansas City woman who said the donation was a hit to her finances.
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The Royals' original plan was to place the team’s corporate offices and entertainment venues on Oak Street, which would close the main thoroughfare and demolish buildings that house about 10 businesses. The Royals intend to continue with that district development but will alter plans to keep Oak Street open. The Royals and the Chiefs also announced new stadium leases on Wednesday.
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The deals from the teams come after months of fraught negotiations with Jackson County and community groups. The teams call the deals historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.
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KCPS said it landed a guarantee that it would not lose property tax funding if voters pass the stadium sales tax extension on April 2. But libraries and mental health services also stand to lose tax revenue, and say they haven’t been approached by the Royals.
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Amy Frey relied on nonprofits for shelter during her family’s months-long bout of homelessness, but the organizations are vastly overwhelmed by the amount of need in the region.
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A study by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and the Mid-America Regional Council has recommended two new express bus routes — one in Johnson County and one in Kansas City, Missouri — to get people to and from the airport ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2026.