Jackson CountyIndependence neighbors pushed to get recall election. Then others sued to stop itIndependence has set a date for an election to potentially recall John Perkins -- but three of his constituents are suing to keep polls closed.July 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalKC tenants ‘panicked and traumatized’ by 24-hour notice to vacate. City disavows orderJuly 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Jackson CountyAfter months of resident outcry, Independence hits pause on future data centersUpdated July 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Jackson CountyJackson County tax credits written into law. When homeowners will get money backJuly 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
LocalHigh school sweethearts remembered after fatal Blue Springs crash: ‘loved deeply’July 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Jackson CountyGrain Valley School District employee injured after mowing over homemade fireworkJuly 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
CrimeSuspect in KC fatal shooting during alleged drug deal to stand trial as an adultJuly 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Jackson CountyJackson County homeowners could be closer to getting tax money back per new orderUpdated July 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
CrimeMan apprehended in fatal shooting of Independence nursing student in NovemberJuly 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
LocalAfter three decades, the Cosmic Coaster at KC’s Worlds of Fun has been retiredJuly 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
LocalMissouri’s reality TV cowboys want to become housing developers. See plan near KCJuly 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
OpinionDeputy chiefs exit, and Independence police must rebuild trust with new leadership | PorterUpdated July 2, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Jackson CountyWally’s supersize gas station making final steps before breaking ground near KCJuly 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
LocalScooter rider seriously injured in overnight hit-and-run in the Kansas City areaUpdated July 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
LocalCompany behind second Independence data center isn’t new to KC. What is Patmos?July 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM
LocalJackson County waffles on tax credits. Will homeowners or public services win out?Updated July 1, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Opinion‘KCATA knows it has a trust issue’ so how can AI cameras on buses succeed? | PorterUpdated June 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
LocalSecond data center set to arrive in Independence ahead of moratorium voteJune 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Jackson CountyHomeowners, schools and Jackson County officials go to court over taxes. What’s next?Updated June 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
LocalKC Election Board corrects website to show Missouri’s new map for early votingJune 25, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Jackson CountyAfter massive data center upends city politics, Independence considers a banUpdated June 25, 2026 at 12:49 PM
LocalEarly voting underway with new Missouri map. KC site confuses voters with old oneUpdated June 25, 2026 at 12:47 PM
LocalMan killed in shooting near 18th and Vine was new father, family says. No arrests madeJune 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM
LocalDriver suffered medical emergency prior to fatal crash near school in south KCJune 22, 2026 at 9:33 PM
