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The Rev. Wallace Hartsfield, Kansas City pastor and civil rights leader, dies at 90

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The Rev. Wallace Hartsfield, Kansas City pastor and civil rights leader, dies at 90

The Rev. Wallace S. Hartsfield was called the “Godfather of Ministers.” January 25, 2020 4:43 PM
Hundreds denied Missouri medical marijuana business licenses — and it’s not clear why 

Government & Politics

Hundreds denied Missouri medical marijuana business licenses — and it’s not clear why 

January 26, 2020 5:00 AM
After Israel trip, LaTurner hits Rep. Watkins on Middle East in Kansas GOP primary

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After Israel trip, LaTurner hits Rep. Watkins on Middle East in Kansas GOP primary

January 27, 2020 5:00 AM
‘Can I afford staying in Kansas?’ Soaring property taxes prompt calls for state help

Government & Politics

‘Can I afford staying in Kansas?’ Soaring property taxes prompt calls for state help

January 27, 2020 5:00 AM
Missouri approves 40 medical marijuana dispensaries in the Kansas City area

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Missouri approves 40 medical marijuana dispensaries in the Kansas City area

January 24, 2020 1:19 PM
A 20-year-old Missouri woman pays her own child support to keep her mom out of jail
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A 20-year-old Missouri woman pays her own child support to keep her mom out of jail

January 26, 2020 5:00 AM
What is a burger? Kansas bill requires disclaimer on veggie foods that use meat words

Government & Politics

What is a burger? Kansas bill requires disclaimer on veggie foods that use meat words

January 24, 2020 5:00 AM
Kansas City Council OKs tax increase for fire department; voters to decide in April

Government & Politics

Kansas City Council OKs tax increase for fire department; voters to decide in April

January 23, 2020 6:07 PM

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Hundreds denied Missouri medical marijuana business licenses — and it’s not clear why 

January 26, 2020 5:00 AM

‘Magical leaf’ or ‘imminent hazard’? KC-area users love kratom, but feds might ban it

January 27, 2020 5:00 AM
Kansas City suburbs slowly lift their pit bull bans. But a few haven’t budged

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Kansas City suburbs slowly lift their pit bull bans. But a few haven’t budged

January 24, 2020 5:00 AM
Kansas GOP candidate Adkins goes on leave from Cerner to focus on House campaign

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Kansas GOP candidate Adkins goes on leave from Cerner to focus on House campaign

January 23, 2020 12:54 PM
Kansas judges fail to force lawmakers to raise funding after chief justice tosses suit

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Kansas judges fail to force lawmakers to raise funding after chief justice tosses suit

January 23, 2020 5:00 PM
MO Supreme Court chief:  ‘System simply does not work’ without public defender funding

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MO Supreme Court chief: ‘System simply does not work’ without public defender funding

January 22, 2020 7:15 PM
KC considers allowing alcohol sales closer to schools. Districts are fighting back
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KC considers allowing alcohol sales closer to schools. Districts are fighting back

January 22, 2020 6:02 PM
Republicans push for stricter voter ID law to replace measure invalidated by court

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Republicans push for stricter voter ID law to replace measure invalidated by court

January 22, 2020 4:29 PM
Sales tax increase for Kansas City Fire Department moves a step closer to reality

Government & Politics

Sales tax increase for Kansas City Fire Department moves a step closer to reality

January 22, 2020 2:28 PM
‘This is tough work.’ Pat Roberts braces for another grueling impeachment trial

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‘This is tough work.’ Pat Roberts braces for another grueling impeachment trial

January 22, 2020 2:19 PM
Lawmakers expand bill banning police residency requirements to entire state, even in KC

Government & Politics

Lawmakers expand bill banning police residency requirements to entire state, even in KC

January 22, 2020 9:40 AM
Missouri paid its public employees $2.1 billion in 2019. See who made the most

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Missouri paid its public employees $2.1 billion in 2019. See who made the most

January 22, 2020 5:00 AM
August or November? Kansas abortion amendment timing a stumbling block for lawmakers

Government & Politics

August or November? Kansas abortion amendment timing a stumbling block for lawmakers

January 21, 2020 5:20 PM
Group vows lawsuit if Gov. Parson won’t call special election for KC Senate seats

Government & Politics

Group vows lawsuit if Gov. Parson won’t call special election for KC Senate seats

January 21, 2020 3:56 PM
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