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Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight

Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight
As a city moratorium ticks away, the Independence City Council pushes back its vote on a proposed series of new regulations for data centers.
September 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM

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Court ruling leaves Missouri officials unsure which congressional maps to use now

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See how gerrymandering in 2025 changed Missouri’s congressional map

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Missouri Supreme Court summons Hoskins after he vows to use gerrymandered map
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Missouri Supreme Court summons Hoskins after he vows to use gerrymandered map

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Sen. Marshall faces backlash over ‘unbelievably aggressive’ lawsuits against patients
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Sen. Marshall faces backlash over ‘unbelievably aggressive’ lawsuits against patients

Updated September 8, 2026 at 10:41 PM
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s push to overturn gerrymandered map ruling
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s push to overturn gerrymandered map ruling

Updated September 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Federal judge orders Missouri to use gerrymandered map after SCOTUS denial
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Federal judge orders Missouri to use gerrymandered map after SCOTUS denial

Updated September 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Kansas City advances $185 million plan to expand KC Current riverfront stadium

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Missouri’s congressional map rests with the U.S. Supreme Court. What to know
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Missouri’s congressional map rests with the U.S. Supreme Court. What to know

Updated September 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM
As Flock camera controversy grows, Parkville police invite public to learn about them
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As Flock camera controversy grows, Parkville police invite public to learn about them

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New York Times details Marshall’s habit of suing patients over unpaid medical bills
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New York Times details Marshall’s habit of suing patients over unpaid medical bills

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Missouri abortion rights groups launch first TV ads to halt proposed ban in November
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Missouri abortion rights groups launch first TV ads to halt proposed ban in November

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Former KC firefighter pleads guilty to assaulting co-worker at station last year
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Former KC firefighter pleads guilty to assaulting co-worker at station last year

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Trump branding disappeared from Masterson’s campaign after post-primary refresh
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Trump branding disappeared from Masterson’s campaign after post-primary refresh

Updated September 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Judge rules Edgerton petition seeking ban on data centers can move forward for now
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Judge rules Edgerton petition seeking ban on data centers can move forward for now

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Missouri attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to block map ruling
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Missouri attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to block map ruling

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Olathe unveils proposal to permanently close these 6 schools by next spring

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Court ruling raises questions about Missouri primary winners under a different map

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‘We will be ready.’ Jackson County says it will comply with Supreme Court map ruling

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