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This Missouri Italian Classic Built A Loyal Crowd Around One Famous Chicken Spiedini Plate

Most restaurants spend years trying to find the dish that puts them on the map. This Missouri Italian favorite found it decades ago. And never looked back. For 35 years, diners have been flocking through its doors for one reason above all others. Chicken Spiedini. Not pizza. Not pasta. Not...
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MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup

— KSHB 41 got a tip that the Missouri Department of Transportation was cutting trees down in preparation for the World Cup. That might sound a little jarring. But, we did some digging and it turns out, experts say it’s needed and necessary. Since October, MoDOT has spent $2.6...
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Johnson County (OH) to Turn Old Fire Station Into Affordable Housing

A former Johnson County fire and emergency medical services station may soon become affordable housing for residents with disabilities for the next 30 years thanks to a new county policy. Built in 1957, the 3,400 square-foot station sits on 0.2 acres at 8500 Grandview Lane in Overland Park, Assistant County...
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Two Dozen Treated After Elevated CO Levels Found in MO Underground Office Complex

About two dozen people were treated after firefighters responded to reports of an unconscious person in the SubTropolis underground business complex in Kansas City’s Northland. Firefighters responded about 8:40 a.m. Friday on reports of an unconscious person at the complex at 8800 N.E. Underground Drive, said Battalion
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‘Historic’: Kansas City Public Schools teachers win 5% raise

Starting pay for teachers is now higher than $50,000, and other staff members will also see their pay increase. The post ‘Historic’: Kansas City Public Schools teachers win 5% raise appeared first on The Beacon .
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This Missouri Arts District Turns Old Warehouses Into One of the Coolest Creative Scenes...

Kansas City has a secret hiding in plain sight. A collection of old warehouses that once held goods and machinery now holds something far more interesting, one of the coolest creative scenes in the entire Midwest. The first Friday of every month, the streets fill with art lovers, curious wanderers,...
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Kan. man, alleged “Red Legs” member, charged with having explosives

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man suspected as being part of a violent extremist group is scheduled to appear before a federal judge after being charged through criminal complaint in Kansas City, Kansas, for illegally possessing explosive devices. According to court documents, Jarred G. Gilliam, 31, of Kansas...
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2nd victim has died in Kansas City apartment killing

KANSAS CITY —A second juvenile has died after a shooting at Kansas City, Missouri, apartment. Just after 5:15p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 9200 block of Old Santa Fe Road, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to an apartment...
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Casa Ama opens its doors to Prairie Village

For Robin Krause, chef and founder of Billie’s Grocery, the best food comes from the heart. Many of Krause’s favorite flavors come from Latin America, so it was only a matter of time before she put together a dedicated Mexican restaurant in Kansas City. That day has arrived, as Casa Ama just opened its doors in the for
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Olathe woman dies in boating crash on Lake Perry

JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) – Law enforcement reports one person is dead after two boats collided on Lake Perry last weekend. Jefferson County Sheriff Timothy Bacon said in a press release that deputies and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) personnel responded to a reported injury crash at 6 p.m. on June 14 on

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