Government & Politics

Missouri judge to strike down language for direct democracy overhaul ballot measure

The proposal at the center of the legal battle would make it virtually impossible for most citizen-led ballot measures to pass on the ballot.

Published 2 hours ago

News

She was injured while filming ICE in Lawrence. Kansas police won’t press charges

Updated 2 hours ago

Local

Wildfire tears through rural Ray County lake community, displacing dozens

Published 4 hours ago

Jackson County

They built their dream life in Independence. Now huge AI data center is moving in

Updated 37 minutes ago

Sam McDowell

The most important thing the Chiefs can accomplish at the NFL Combine next week

Published 9 hours ago

Local

Question remains in KC fatal nightclub shooting: How did ‘firearm get inside?’

Updated 4 hours ago

David Hudnall

Kansas City moved to close a downtown nuisance business. It hasn’t worked | Opinion

Published 10 hours ago

Openings & Closings

Authentic Cajun restaurant opens in Kansas City. Owner hopes to fill a void

Updated 4 hours ago

Clay County

Clay County judge lowers bond for Jeffrey King, accused of killing his neighbor

Updated 1 hour ago

Openings & Closings

2 popular Westport nightclubs are closing at the end of February

Updated 22 hours ago

Local

Dog attack inside Independence home leaves man dead; officers fatally shoot animal

Published 22 hours ago

Local

A viral coffee shop by luxury brand will open its first Midwest location in KC

Updated 4 hours ago

Local

These are the best Kansas City-area companies to work for in 2026, Forbes says

February 19, 2026 3:23 PM

Crime

Johnson County woman convicted in fentanyl death of pregnant woman, unborn child

Published 23 hours ago

Crime

Kansas babysitter pleads guilty in fentanyl-related death of 3-year-old boy

February 19, 2026 2:27 PM

Local

Famous KCK diner changes hands after 50 years: ‘We just loved it’

Updated 4 hours ago