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Author: Zach Gilmore

Fat straw required: Best boba places to try out

28 April 2023
Zach Gilmore
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Bubble tea, also known as boba milk tea, is a refreshing drink favored by many. For those who enjoy tea yet want something with a…

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Woman not charged in Independence, MO shooting of off-duty firefighter, citing ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws

2 December 2022
Zach Gilmore
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On Oct. 6, an off-duty Kansas City firefighter was shot and killed at an Independence gas station following an altercation inside the store.  Witness reports…

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KCPD under investigation over alleged hiring practices

28 October 2022
Zach Gilmore
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​On Sept. 19, the Kansas City Police Department became the subject of a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. The investigation is the…

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Internet provider drops Kiwi Farms forum linked to harassment

23 September 2022
Zach Gilmore
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Earlier this month, the internet forum Kiwi Farms was dropped by its primary service provider, Cloudflare, after intense public pressure protesting the website’s encouragement of…

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