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KCMO has the fifth-most fatal car crashes of the 50 biggest cities in the U.S. How can the city's #VisionZero program make walking, biking, using transit and driving safer? Savannah Hawley-Bates talked to Michael Kelley, MPA of BikeWalkKC, Halley Korff of The Whole Person, and Bailey Waters and Brian Platt of the City of Kansas City, MO to find out what's working, and what more needs to be done: https://lnkd.in/dj3RnWtH

How's all this snow and ice working for you? Steve Kraske and the #UpToDate team want to know how you're handling it all. How are you managing? Cabin fever setting in? Tell us below or call 816.235.2888 at 9 a.m. Monday! https://lnkd.in/gEahyTG6

The winter storm is upon us! Here’s what you need to know, from Roxie Hammill and the Johnson County Post : https://lnkd.in/gsXgiGRs

Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to stop 🛑 doom-scrolling? KCUR's Early Bird will help! 🐥 It provides a roundup of local and national headlines (with links you can follow...or not), human interest features, podcast teasers, and even a fun game from our friends at Andrews McMeel Universal. Get all of this in your inbox every weekday for FREE. Subscribe today! https://lnkd.in/eBYbgEVp Today's issue included: 📥 Peggy Lowe's feature on the new Jackson County prosecutor, Melesa Johnson, Esq. 📥 National and world headlines from NPR and the BBC 📥 Stories from our partners at KBIA 91.3 FM, The Beacon Kansas City, and St. Louis Public Radio 📥 Steve Kraske's interview on #UpToDate with Emilia Ivanova, head coach at Heartland Fencing Academy about the national fencing competition taking place in Kansas City 📥 The Thematik puzzle! Can you solve it in 10 attempts or fewer?

We love our partnership with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which lets Seeking A Scientist and Kate Biberdorf answer these surprising questions! Listen to the latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/gf6DDNxg #science #space #cats #puzzles #podcast #stowers #partners #katethechemist

We loved seeing our Jodi Fortino's story about Claudene Wilson and the SWEDEBORG R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT featured in NPR's round-up of stories that sparked joy in 2024! Read this and more joyful headlines here: https://lnkd.in/gQXZY-i2

Lots of us resolve to spend more time exploring our own community. As we turn the page on #2024, we invite you to share your favorite hidden gems in the KC #suburbs. Where are your favorite spots or activities around town — to eat, drink, shop, hang out, visit or walk around — that deserve more visitors and attention? Submit your ideas here: https://lnkd.in/ghPNe-bN

The Palestinian American Medical Association "PAMA", founded in Kansas City in 2013, works to ensure Palestinians have access to the health care they need. Since the current war began last year, their work has become even more critical. Celisa Calacal shares how they are responding from right here in Kansas City: https://lnkd.in/g3gHaty5

It’s important to remember that there’s always joy to be found around Kansas City. These were some of KCUR's favorite moments, people, and delicious plates of food from 2024. https://lnkd.in/gDnnVjk8