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City
Check out these upcoming projects in the Brush Creek Corridor
The Brush Creek Corridor is getting a makeover, with various projects to improve the area like the new MLK Pedestrian Bridge and Brush Creek Cultural Heritage Trail revitalization.
May 19, 2023 04:41 PM
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Bella Rainey
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City
KCMO passes Transgender healthcare protection ordinance
Kansas City leaders officially adopt a policy protecting gender-affirming healthcare for Transgender residents.
May 19, 2023
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Bella Rainey
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Elections
What’s on Kansas City’s 2023 municipal election ballot?
This primary election will help decide who makes the decisions at the local level — like development, city budgets, and street resurfacing.
March 31, 2023
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Travis Meier
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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608 Dayten Rose
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News
KCMO begins on-demand ride service starting in Northland
A new ride service called Iris will provide semi-flexible pick-ups and drop-offs.
March 7, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Development
12 huge events that will change Kansas City by 2026
KC is on the precipice of these city-altering events happening over the next four years.
March 1, 2023
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Travis Meier
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Kansas City?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
South Loop Project KCtoday
Development
$46 million raised for park over I-670 downtown KC
What do you want to see at the urban park?
February 24, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KC_New KCMO Flag design
City
Kansas City has a new flag: what it means
It’s the City of Fountains and Heart of America all wrapped in one symbol.
February 9, 2023
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Travis Meier
Photo looking north at the bridge from 6th Street
Government
Buck O’Neil Bridge updates: approaching halfway
Spring 2023 will be halfway to the scheduled completion in 2024.
January 20, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Outdoors
New tool lets you tell KCMO where to build bike lanes
Grease your chains and don your helmet.
November 10, 2022
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Travis Meier
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City
KC’s Council-Manager government: How it works
From pen on paper to jackhammers on concrete.
October 13, 2022
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Travis Meier
KC_18th Street in Kansas City
Government
18th and Vine: 14 projects and a pedestrian plaza
Imagine this street without the cars.
October 7, 2022
Map of Planning for Berkley Riverfront
Government
Berkley Riverfront: Past, Present, Future
Vertical development is here to stay at Berkley Riverfront.
October 6, 2022
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Bella Rainey
KC_downtown street resurfacing
Government
Kansas City, Missouri street resurfacing: update and resources
So, Main Street has been a little rocky.
October 5, 2022
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Travis Meier
Flags at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
City
Voter Registration Day in KC
The low-down on when, where, and how to register to vote in KC.
September 16, 2022
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Bella Rainey
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Sports
KC Current preps for new stadium
The club released renderings and access to membership.
September 13, 2022
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Travis Meier
History
Kansas City’s lost Lost Trolley Barn Neighborhood
August 19, 2022
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Travis Meier
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