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KC fire chief and city manager face backlash at Urban Summit over racism, union power

KC fire chief and city manager face backlash at Urban Summit over racism, union power
About 75 people packed the room at Morning Star Community Center, often clapping and cheering in support of the criticism.
Updated October 10, 2026 at 1:52 AM

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KCK voters will have two sales tax items on the November ballot. What to expect

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Kansas law could keep KCK out of Chiefs stadium authority. What we know

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KCK sues to strike down parts of new Chiefs stadium sports authority law

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ACLU says Missouri Flock camera rules ‘fall apart’ against abuse. ‘Too dangerous’

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Finalized Royals stadium financing will cost KC nearly $1.4 billion over 30 years
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Finalized Royals stadium financing will cost KC nearly $1.4 billion over 30 years

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‘Unsafe’: Report for Royals TIF plan finds Crown Center buildings to be blighted

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Terms of Chiefs’ stadium deal in KCK could change. What commissioners are considering
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Terms of Chiefs’ stadium deal in KCK could change. What commissioners are considering

October 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Kansas City is hiring a new police chief. Here’s when and where you can weigh in
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Kansas City is hiring a new police chief. Here’s when and where you can weigh in

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KC shrinks tax district for Royals stadium financing. More changes may come
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KC shrinks tax district for Royals stadium financing. More changes may come

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Missouri is once again voting on abortion. What to know about Amendment 3
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Missouri is once again voting on abortion. What to know about Amendment 3

October 8, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Proposed Kansas constitutional amendment would change language about who can vote
Government & Politics

Proposed Kansas constitutional amendment would change language about who can vote

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Missouri will soon vote on direct democracy. What to know about Amendment 6
Government & Politics

Missouri will soon vote on direct democracy. What to know about Amendment 6

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Lincoln University alumni sue Missouri, alleging underfunding; seek $549 million
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Lincoln University alumni sue Missouri, alleging underfunding; seek $549 million

October 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Voter registration tops last midterm in Johnson County, narrowing party gap
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Voter registration tops last midterm in Johnson County, narrowing party gap

October 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Hotels, dining, F1 track: Jackson County reimagines future of Truman Sports Complex
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Hotels, dining, F1 track: Jackson County reimagines future of Truman Sports Complex

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Lee’s Summit City Council shoots down pay raises for municipal court judges
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Lee’s Summit City Council shoots down pay raises for municipal court judges

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Meet Mr. Walker: New life-size sculptures aim to make KC crosswalks safer
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Meet Mr. Walker: New life-size sculptures aim to make KC crosswalks safer

October 7, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Missouri ballot measure seeks to eliminate state taxes. What to know about Amendment 7
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Missouri ballot measure seeks to eliminate state taxes. What to know about Amendment 7

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Missouri’s chaotic map fight is headed to the ballot. Inside Proposition A
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Missouri’s chaotic map fight is headed to the ballot. Inside Proposition A

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KC advances funding plans for Royals ballpark. Report predicts 20% attendance increase
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KC advances funding plans for Royals ballpark. Report predicts 20% attendance increase

October 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Republicans pivot to Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race. ‘It’s real now’

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Kansas City settles for nearly $1M with employee wrongly blamed for viral Butker post

Updated October 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
KCK fire chief resigns amid tensions with firefighters union. ‘It has been an honor’
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KCK fire chief resigns amid tensions with firefighters union. ‘It has been an honor’

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In push to ban abortion, Missouri Republicans focus on transgender community

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