The 2020 Championship Superbowl Parade for the Kansas City Chiefs was an event that many have waited for their entire lives. The parade kicked off with a couple of hiccups: from a gentleman losing his pants while climbing a tree to a police chase that ended in the middle of…
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Kansas City one of the best places to live due to low living costs
Kansas City is no stranger to placing on some rather interesting national ranking lists. In 2010, Kansas City was awarded the number three spot for America’s Manliest City, according to the Mars’ company’s comparison of cities with the most steakhouses, sports teams, salty snack consumption and “manly occupations” per capita.…
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The Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV
After 50 years, the Lombardi Trophy is headed back to Kansas City. On Sunday night, the Kansas City Chiefs came back in the fourth quarter to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. It was the Chiefs’ first Super Bowl win since Super Bowl IV, where they dominated the reigning champion…
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Free bus fare for Kansas City residents weighs access vs. affordability
At the root of the public transportation conversation happening within Kansas City local government is a simple question of priorities. Should affordability be maintained as a barrier to access to public transportation or does access preclude consideration of affordability? Mayor Quinton Lucas and CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation…
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Racist stereotypes removed from Kansas City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
The Kansas City Ballet’s annual holiday production of “The Nutcracker” continues this year, but in recent years, productions across the country have received backlash for their portrayal of Asians in the Chinese Tea Dance. The show used to feature dancers in pointy hats, dancing in a caricature-like manner, while wearing…
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The Paseo name change controversy continues
The efforts surrounding a historic Kansas City street’s name change has stirred up a considerable amount of controversy, especially among Kansas City’s black community. After a rejection of the City Council’s January decision to rename a street in honor of the late Civil Rights Movement leader, Dr. Martin Luther King…
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The future of weed in Kansas City
The possession of marijuana and the penalties for being caught with it are hot topics in Kansas City. The City Council decided to hold a hearing in September to decide whether or not the city’s laws should be changed regarding the possession of marijuana. Many people attended the hearing in…
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Everything you need to know about Patrick Mahomes’ injury
As you probably know by now, during the Chiefs week 7 victory over the Denver Broncos, Patrick Mahomes suffered an injury that took him out for the rest of the game. This was a scary moment for Chiefs fans, as homes and sports bars across the city fell silent as…
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