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Kansas lawmakers pass bill to limit governor’s authority, extend emergency declaration

Government & Politics

Kansas lawmakers pass bill to limit governor’s authority, extend emergency declaration

One lawmaker described the legislation as “the most extreme example of a compromise” he’s seen.

March 16, 2021, 7:46 PM

Johnson County development under fire as Kansas lawmakers weigh expanding STAR bonds

Government & Politics

Johnson County development under fire as Kansas lawmakers weigh expanding STAR bonds

March 17, 2021, 5:00 AM

KC area lawmakers divided on border as DHS secretary predicts 20-year high in migration

Government & Politics

KC area lawmakers divided on border as DHS secretary predicts 20-year high in migration

Kansas Senate GOP leader’s vehicle was on wrong side of I-70 for 10 minutes before arrest

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Kansas Senate GOP leader’s vehicle was on wrong side of I-70 for 10 minutes before arrest

Terra Morehead removed from criminal cases after DOJ report critical of her conduct

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Terra Morehead removed from criminal cases after DOJ report critical of her conduct

Historic House of Hits building in Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Jazz District collapses

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Historic House of Hits building in Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Jazz District collapses

Veterans push Kansas for medical marijuana to treat chronic pain, PTSD from active duty

Government & Politics

Veterans push Kansas for medical marijuana to treat chronic pain, PTSD from active duty

‘The rumor mill’s going nuts’: Questions after KS Senate GOP leader’s arrest, release

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‘The rumor mill’s going nuts’: Questions after KS Senate GOP leader’s arrest, release

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Kansas Senate GOP leader booked into jail, released, on allegations of DUI, fleeing officer

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes wanted Whataburger in KC. He could get 6. Here’s what we know

Kansas expanding COVID vaccine eligibility next week. 600,000 people will qualify

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs may have helped Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Savage’ get recorded

Tornado reported south of Overland Park as thunderstorms roll into Kansas City metro

Rent, utility assistance program launches for Kansans in need amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Rent, utility assistance program launches for Kansans in need amid COVID-19 pandemic

Kansas Senate GOP leader booked into jail, released, on allegations of DUI, fleeing officer

Government & Politics

Kansas Senate GOP leader booked into jail, released, on allegations of DUI, fleeing officer

Kansas expanding COVID vaccine eligibility next week. 600,000 people will qualify

Coronavirus

Kansas expanding COVID vaccine eligibility next week. 600,000 people will qualify

Kansas GOP targets low-performing schools in fight for in-person learning. Dems push back

Government & Politics

Kansas GOP targets low-performing schools in fight for in-person learning. Dems push back

Kansas lawmakers consider bill allowing counties to ignore state vaccine priorities

Coronavirus

Kansas lawmakers consider bill allowing counties to ignore state vaccine priorities

Kansas first responders with PTSD ‘suffered in silence.’ Workers comp doesn’t cover it

Government & Politics

Kansas first responders with PTSD ‘suffered in silence.’ Workers comp doesn’t cover it

March 16, 2021, 5:00 AM

‘Bathroom bills 2.0’: Missouri youth push back on bills banning transgender sports, medicine

Government & Politics

‘Bathroom bills 2.0’: Missouri youth push back on bills banning transgender sports, medicine

March 15, 2021, 11:15 AM

‘This guy could actually kill me.’ How Kansas law still lets domestic abusers have guns

Government & Politics

‘This guy could actually kill me.’ How Kansas law still lets domestic abusers have guns

March 15, 2021, 5:00 AM

‘You better know who’s behind the curtain’: The man who guided Josh Hawley’s rise

Government & Politics

‘You better know who’s behind the curtain’: The man who guided Josh Hawley’s rise

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans visit to Iowa to address conservatives

Government & Politics

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans visit to Iowa to address conservatives

March 12, 2021, 5:00 AM

After mass layoff gutted federal agency in Kansas City, push to restore jobs pays off

Government & Politics

After mass layoff gutted federal agency in Kansas City, push to restore jobs pays off

March 12, 2021, 5:00 AM

Missouri sets Arrowhead Stadium as site for two-day ‘mega vaccination’ next week

Coronavirus

Missouri sets Arrowhead Stadium as site for two-day ‘mega vaccination’ next week

March 11, 2021, 4:47 PM

Police investigate suspect’s motive in Atlanta-area killings

Nation & World

Police investigate suspect’s motive in Atlanta-area killings

March 17, 2021, 12:32 PM

EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer

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EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer

March 17, 2021, 8:58 AM

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

November 3, 2020, 2:17 PM

The life of John McCain

The life of John McCain

August 24, 2018, 3:05 PM

Inauguration Day: President Donald J. Trump

Inauguration Day: President Donald J. Trump

January 20, 2017, 3:54 PM

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