| Kansas City is a city in the northeastern part of the state of Kansas. It has a population of around 150,000. Referred to as KCK, to avoid confusion with Kansas City, Missouri, the city dates back to 1868. The climate can be cool in the winter with lows in the low 20s and summer high temperatures around 90. The median family income is $39,000. General Motors has a plant in Kansas City. The area is home to Kansas City Steak Company. Local highways include Interstate I-70, I-670, I-635, I-35, and I-435. The main newspaper for the area is The Kansas City Star. The Kansas City Business Journal is also popular. The Kansas Speedway is used by NASCAR. Local higher education institutions include University of Saint Mary, Donnelly College, University of Kansas Medical Center, and Kansas City Kansas Community College. |
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