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Jackson County voters to consider extending sales tax to fight crime and drug use

Jackson County voters to consider extending sales tax to fight crime and drug use
The county’s voters will be asked to extend the COMBAT quarter-cent sales tax during the general election on Tuesday.
October 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM

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Missouri could be the first state to overturn voter-approved abortion protections

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Updated October 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM
In Sen. Roger Marshall’s longtime home of Great Bend, public support is lukewarm
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Updated October 27, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Early voting spikes in Johnson County. Democratic ballots are leading the way
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Early voting spikes in Johnson County. Democratic ballots are leading the way

October 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Hamilton revisits Marshall’s infamous town hall moment as Vance rallies GOP
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Hamilton revisits Marshall’s infamous town hall moment as Vance rallies GOP

October 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fact check: Where do KS governor candidates stand on making clergy mandatory reporters?
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Fact check: Where do KS governor candidates stand on making clergy mandatory reporters?

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When do the polls open in Kansas City? What to know for November election

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Trauma faced by KCFD members goes beyond fire. ‘Your worst day is our every day’

Updated October 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Northland KC representative faces repeat election challenge from Republican
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Northland KC representative faces repeat election challenge from Republican

Updated October 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Fact Check: Where do Kansas governor candidates stand on the new Chiefs stadium deal?
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Fact Check: Where do Kansas governor candidates stand on the new Chiefs stadium deal?

Updated October 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Live Fact Check: Vice President JD Vance stumps for Marshall. What did he get wrong?

Updated October 26, 2026 at 8:26 PM
JD Vance rallies support for Marshall as Republicans strive to hang on to Kansas
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JD Vance rallies support for Marshall as Republicans strive to hang on to Kansas

Updated October 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
President Donald Trump is coming back to Kansas in final push for Marshall
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President Donald Trump is coming back to Kansas in final push for Marshall

Updated October 26, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Jackson County race: Where 2nd District candidates stand on taxes, data centers

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