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Phil LeVota accuses lawmaker in Jackson County bribery scheme. Who is DaRon McGee?
While denying federal charges of bribery, interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota named DaRon McGee as the official he’s accused of bribing.
Updated August 7, 2026 at 6:39 AM

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Which counties voted down the Kansas Supreme Court amendment? See our interactive map
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Which counties voted down the Kansas Supreme Court amendment? See our interactive map

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CoreCivic sells Kansas ICE prison to the feds as activists allege medical neglect

Updated August 6, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Here’s the last time a Jackson County executive faced a major corruption scandal
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Here’s the last time a Jackson County executive faced a major corruption scandal

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KC-area election boards made multiple errors with primary ballots. What happened?
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KC-area election boards made multiple errors with primary ballots. What happened?

August 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Jackson County executive apologizes for ‘stain’ on county, denies charges
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Jackson County executive apologizes for ‘stain’ on county, denies charges

Updated August 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Did saving the pharmacy help Costco’s business center plan? What KC leaders say

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Lawsuit targets Missouri official after he blocked direct democracy referendum
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Lawsuit targets Missouri official after he blocked direct democracy referendum

Updated August 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Where did Missouri amendments lose – or win – by the most? See interactive county maps
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Where did Missouri amendments lose – or win – by the most? See interactive county maps

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Jordan Herrera’s plan to win Missouri 4th District: Tackle housing, costs | Walker

Updated August 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
KC’s Missouri counties had biggest primary in 4 years. See how Kansas compares
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KC’s Missouri counties had biggest primary in 4 years. See how Kansas compares

August 6, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Johnson County voters break early turnout record in last day despite site changes
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Johnson County voters break early turnout record in last day despite site changes

Updated August 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
‘We’re in a new battle’: KS Gov. Laura Kelly endorses Cindy Holscher as successor
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‘We’re in a new battle’: KS Gov. Laura Kelly endorses Cindy Holscher as successor

Updated August 6, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Democrats smell an opening in Missouri. The Lee’s Summit primary voting shows why
Government & Politics

Democrats smell an opening in Missouri. The Lee’s Summit primary voting shows why

Updated August 6, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Clay County gave voters wrong ballots. Election officials say results not affected
Elections

Clay County gave voters wrong ballots. Election officials say results not affected

August 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Every single Missouri county rejected Amendments 4 and 5. ‘Incredibly unpopular’
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Every single Missouri county rejected Amendments 4 and 5. ‘Incredibly unpopular’

August 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Which Missouri lawmakers voted for Amendment 4 & 5? Democrats want you to know

Updated August 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Outcome of tight KCK statehouse race could change as votes come in, official says
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Outcome of tight KCK statehouse race could change as votes come in, official says

Updated August 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
KC lawyer beat veteran politicians in top Jackson County race. Who is Stacy Lake?
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KC lawyer beat veteran politicians in top Jackson County race. Who is Stacy Lake?

August 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Independence School District pulls out of tax credit lawsuit against Jackson County
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Independence School District pulls out of tax credit lawsuit against Jackson County

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Lee’s Summit voters approve stormwater sales tax to raise $6M per year. What’s next?
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Lee’s Summit voters approve stormwater sales tax to raise $6M per year. What’s next?

Updated August 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Cindy Holscher victorious in Democratic primary to succeed Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly
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Cindy Holscher victorious in Democratic primary to succeed Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

Updated August 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
See inside Jackson County’s new $317 million jail as it nears completion
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See inside Jackson County’s new $317 million jail as it nears completion

Updated August 6, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Voters decisively reject ballot measure seeking to overhaul Kansas Supreme Court
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Voters decisively reject ballot measure seeking to overhaul Kansas Supreme Court

Updated August 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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