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An artist's rendering of the new apartment development coming to Waldo

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Subsidized development in Waldo has 296 new apartments but no affordable housing

by Josh Merchant September 29, 2022October 3, 2022

Residents of Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood may soon see changes along a popular commercial strip, where the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s development arm has recommended the first of three approvals for tax incentives for an apartment development at 74th Street and Broadway. The six-story project, called Waldo74Broadway, is expected to contain 296 apartment units as […]

Voters filling out their ballot at a voting booth during the 2022 Kansas primary election at Argentine Community Center, Wyandotte County

How to research federal and state candidates on the November ballot in Wyandotte County

by Marco Schaden September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

A police car with its lights on, pulled over on the side of a residential street. An officer stands outside on the sidewalk.

Local Government

Kansas City’s police budget can be a mystery — even to the mayor

by Josh Merchant September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Ellen Bertels sits at a table on a grass lawn labeled "Kansas Legal Services." The table is covered in pamphlets about gender marker changes, with a pride flag.

Local Government

Changing your gender marker on a state ID can get complicated

by Josh Merchant September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

A row of American flags next to a sign reading "advance vote here."

How to research federal, state and local candidates on the Johnson County ballot in November

by Marco Schaden September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

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Kansas City needs to become more walkable. Here’s how that can happen

by Mili Mansaray September 16, 2022September 23, 2022

Toilet in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, against a white brick wall and a metal public restroom stall.

Local Government

When you gotta go, you gotta go. But where are all of Kansas City’s restrooms?

by Josh Merchant September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Downtown Parkville

Local Government

What the 2022 election means for Platte County

by Josh Merchant September 2, 2022September 2, 2022

Mayor Lucas, seated, speaks into a microphone at City Hall. In the foreground, KC Tenants hold signs protesting the new housing ordinance.

Local Government

To attract more developers, Kansas City changes its affordable housing ordinance — again

by Mili Mansaray and Josh Merchant August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

An artist's rendering of the Origin Hotel project

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Riverfront boutique hotel development raises questions about tax incentives

by Josh Merchant August 24, 2022August 24, 2022