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Kansas City to help pay for private playground — as long as it’s open to everyone

Government & Politics

Kansas City to help pay for private playground — as long as it’s open to everyone

“I still have concerns and reservations about us giving public money to an HOA, in particular, in an enclave that most of the residents of the 3rd District cannot afford.” October 8, 2020, 5:14 PM
Prosecutor’s office reviewing arrest of pregnant woman in KC as protest continues

Local

Prosecutor’s office reviewing arrest of pregnant woman in KC as protest continues

Over 70,000 Kansas families may finally get broadband through $50M in COVID grants

Government & Politics

Over 70,000 Kansas families may finally get broadband through $50M in COVID grants

KC conservative radio host vows to run ‘naked lap’ if Trump loses election in this way

Government & Politics

KC conservative radio host vows to run ‘naked lap’ if Trump loses election in this way

October 8, 2020, 11:58 AM
Here’s what KC & MO politicians said about the Harris-Pence VP debate on social media

Government & Politics

Here’s what KC & MO politicians said about the Harris-Pence VP debate on social media

October 8, 2020, 11:07 AM
Blue Springs district drops suit after Jackson County eases limits on football crowds

Government & Politics

Blue Springs district drops suit after Jackson County eases limits on football crowds

October 8, 2020, 11:05 AM
Here are vice presidential moderator Susan Page’s ties to Wichita (and Kansas)

Government & Politics

Here are vice presidential moderator Susan Page’s ties to Wichita (and Kansas)

Federal judge upholds Kansas’ polling place ‘buffer zone’ after ACLU lawsuit

Elections

Federal judge upholds Kansas’ polling place ‘buffer zone’ after ACLU lawsuit

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Paul Rudd makes Black Sabbath cover to trash talk ‘Iron Man’ star in fantasy football

Fans worry about Patrick Mahomes, who hugged Patriots star with positive COVID test

Patriots player tests positive for COVID-19 one day after game against Chiefs: report

Here are vice presidential moderator Susan Page’s ties to Wichita (and Kansas)

Bishop Johnston tells KC Catholics to vote for Trump, twisting Pope Francis’ intent

Kansas City may help fund privately owned playground in fast-gentrifying Beacon Hill

Government & Politics

Kansas City may help fund privately owned playground in fast-gentrifying Beacon Hill

October 7, 2020, 4:26 PM
Stephen Colbert makes how-to-vote videos for KS, MO — and uses bread jokes in both

Government & Politics

Stephen Colbert makes how-to-vote videos for KS, MO — and uses bread jokes in both

Who’s on your 2020 ballot and what do they stand for? Find out in our voter guide

Elections

Who’s on your 2020 ballot and what do they stand for? Find out in our voter guide

FiveThirtyEight has new House forecasts for KS and MO. What are Sharice Davids’ chances?

Government & Politics

FiveThirtyEight has new House forecasts for KS and MO. What are Sharice Davids’ chances?

Standard & Poor’s downgrades KCI terminal debt, has concerns about travel industry

Business

Standard & Poor’s downgrades KCI terminal debt, has concerns about travel industry

October 7, 2020, 5:00 AM
Civil rights groups argue Missouri’s ballot notary requirement unconstitutional

Elections

Civil rights groups argue Missouri’s ballot notary requirement unconstitutional

October 6, 2020, 5:47 PM
After having COVID-19, Parson shows no signs of reconsidering position on mask order

Government & Politics

After having COVID-19, Parson shows no signs of reconsidering position on mask order

In Clay County, where troubles persist, an idea for new government heads to a vote

Government & Politics

In Clay County, where troubles persist, an idea for new government heads to a vote

How eight senators pushed for Bollier on Tuesday: ‘We win Kansas, we win the Senate’

Government & Politics

How eight senators pushed for Bollier on Tuesday: ‘We win Kansas, we win the Senate’

October 6, 2020, 4:24 PM
Democrat Bollier confuses Patriot Act with trade policy in call with Kansas farmers

Government & Politics

Democrat Bollier confuses Patriot Act with trade policy in call with Kansas farmers

After first refusing, Missouri Gov. Parson reveals how many staff have had COVID-19

Government & Politics

After first refusing, Missouri Gov. Parson reveals how many staff have had COVID-19

Kansas getting 870K rapid coronavirus tests. They’ll be targeted at high-risk areas

Coronavirus

Kansas getting 870K rapid coronavirus tests. They’ll be targeted at high-risk areas

13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police

National

13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police

October 8, 2020, 7:27 PM
Court blocks extension of Wisconsin absentee ballot deadline

News

Court blocks extension of Wisconsin absentee ballot deadline

October 8, 2020, 5:35 PM
The life of John McCain

The life of John McCain

August 24, 2018, 3:05 PM
President Trump's First Day

President Trump's First Day

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Inauguration Day: President Donald J. Trump

Inauguration Day: President Donald J. Trump

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