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Do The Right Thing: EB Systems says tech can remove barriers for small biz, roll out red carpet for visitors to KC
The following profile features one of five finalists for the “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition organized by the KC BizCare Office, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Startland News. Finalist features will be published throughout the week. Click here to vote for your favorite finalist in this Reader’s Choice poll. The The post Do The Right Thing: EB Systems says tech can remove barriers for small biz, roll out red carpet for visitors to KC appeared first on Startland News.
Voters select name for baby Masai giraffe at Kansas City Zoo
KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium asked for your help to name the new giraffe calf. The female Masai giraffe was born to mom Makali on June 30. The calf weighed in at 125 pounds and and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall and she is growing quickly.
Kansas NFL Team Notably Absent From Pride Celebrations
Despite the public celebration of hundreds of celebrities and organizations, including the NFL itself, one NFL team has notably refrained from publicly celebrating Pride Month. Kansas City Chiefs and Pride Month. Where team after team of various sports organizations have jumped at the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with posts...
Charles Olvera Lona remembered as ‘warrior’ for Kansas City’s Westside and Latino residents
Charles Olvera Lona’s family says he was more than a brother, father, uncle or cousin. For generations of Latinos and others who knew him and his community activism, Lona was a force of nature for Kansas City’s Brown Pride movement. “He got things done and became a champion...
Knobtown Skiffle Band Performed Old-Timey Tunes during KC Museum Concert Series
Knobtown Skiffle Band brought its unique blend of old-timey tunes to the stage July 12. Its concert was the second of Kansas City Museum’s Summer concert on the East Lawn series. The Knobtown Skiffle Band has become a staple in Kansas City’s music scene. This year marks its debut...
As Living Costs Soar, Kansas City Pinches Pennies to Afford Rent and Mortgages
Supply and demand is not a foreign concept; High demand for a product with low supply means the product seller can mark up its prices. The need to buy out of necessity continues, which includes housing. Many recent studies have shown Kansas City Metro lacks the number of dwellings – rentals, and otherwise – to adequately house its citizens within city boundaries.
Lowrider bike building program gives juvenile offenders a lesson in discipline
From inside Johnson County’s Juvenile Detention Center, KSHB 41 News reporter Megan Abundis met with Ellen Hawks, who believes a new program model will build character and discipline.
Overland Park greenlights redux for Gregory Meadows Park
Gregory Meadows Park in northern Overland Park is set to be revamped in the near future. The one-acre park located at 9401 76th Ter. in the Gregory Meadows neighborhood is on track to get a new playground some time this year. On Monday, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0...
Animals kenneled on KCK property rescued from heat; foster homes needed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Dozens of animals are safe and out of the heat after crews rescued them from a property in Kansas City, Kan., Monday afternoon. Now, 21 dogs are looking for new homes after being found living in poor conditions and dangerous heat. Animal control officers said...
Children’s Mercy Kansas City acquires cardiology unit
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.), as a part of its pediatric partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities, acquired Pediatrix Cardiology of Springfield (Mo.), reported Springfield Daily Citizen July 11. Pediatrix Cardiology was divested by its parent, Pediatrix Medical Group. CMKC's acquisition is part of its mission to maintain pediatric specialties...
Blood donors desperately needed during ‘trauma season’
The Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency as supplies are short during the current high-demand season. “The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as ‘trauma season’ due to a spike in traumatic accidents during the warmer months,” according to a news release from Kansas City-based CBC.
KCPD: Teens were playing with a gun when one was shot
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating teenagers playing with a gun that led to a shooting. Just before noon Monday, police were dispatched to a home in the 10600 block of College Avenue in Kansas to investigate a reported shooting in which the victim was a juvenile, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.
MPFS: CMS proposes CPT codes that would address MRI patient safety
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its suggested 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) has proposed new CPT codes that would address additional labor involved in imaging patients who have contraindications for MRI. These tasks can include looking up the patient’s medical record or the specifics...
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