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Viewers help Kansas City-area federal worker avoid eviction

Scripps Local · 1 month ago
Scripps Local
Scripps Local
1 month ago

A federal employee working without pay received an eviction notice last week. KSHB 41 viewers stepped in to help minutes after we shared her story.

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  • Inez Nicholson, a federal worker in Kansas City, faced eviction after missing paychecks during the government shutdown. 7s
  • A news story about Nicholson's situation prompted immediate outreach from community members offering help. 14s
  • Within minutes of the broadcast, viewers contacted the news station to assist, resulting in her October and November rent being paid. 1m 13s
  • Nicholson expressed gratitude for the community's generosity and noted she continues to work despite not receiving pay. 1m 34s
  • The news outlet also announced a food drive to support others affected by the government shutdown. 1m 57s