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KCFD battalion chief gets jail time, probation after 2nd DWI in less than 5 years
Updated August 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Government & Politics
Cleaver calls Missouri redistricting ‘cheating’ ahead of high-stakes court battle
Updated August 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Government & Politics
Jackson County has seen 3 top leaders indicted. What’s going wrong in this government?
August 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Government & Politics
The anti-abortion agenda in Kansas was dealt two crushing defeats. What comes next?
Updated August 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Government & Politics
‘Loyalty above all else.’ How Missouri became a pipeline to Trump’s White House
August 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local
Judge finds company concealed documents in deadly KU Health System infection case
Updated August 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Government & Politics
Kansas City Royals stadium plan hits snag amid criticism, calls for more transparency
Updated August 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Government & Politics
Jackson County leaders brace for ‘more to come’ after LeVota bribery indictment
August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & Politics
Executive Phil LeVota vowed to fix Jackson County. Now he’s part of its chaos
August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & Politics
Trump-backed candidates won Kansas, Missouri primaries. What about November?
August 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & Politics
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota says he’ll stay in office after indictment
August 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Elections
Which counties voted down the Kansas Supreme Court amendment? See our interactive map
Updated August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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