Local
KC has a police lawsuit problem. Here’s how candidates for mayor plan to deal with it
August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Government & Politics
Democrats smell an opening in Missouri. The Lee’s Summit primary voting shows why
Updated August 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Elections
Every single Missouri county rejected Amendments 4 and 5. ‘Incredibly unpopular’
August 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Government & Politics
Which Missouri lawmakers voted for Amendment 4 & 5? Democrats want you to know
Updated August 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Government & Politics
Missouri voters reject Amendment 4, protecting main tool for direct democracy
Updated August 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Government & Politics
Missouri’s top election official blocks referendum on gerrymandered map
Updated August 4, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Local
Is controversial ex-police chief still working for Independence? Here’s what we know
Updated August 4, 2026 at 9:52 AM
National
‘This is a kidnapping,’ says aunt of man arrested in Pisgah National Forest ICE raid
Updated August 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Government & Politics
Sarnecki wants to sell Kansas’ private jet. His own plane raises campaign questions
Updated August 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Government & Politics
Billionaire boogeymen — Soros, Koch — tied to Kansas Supreme Court campaign fight
July 31, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Government & Politics
Accusations of blackmail, bullying rock bitter Kansas Democratic governor primary
Updated August 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Government & Politics
KC congressional candidate was accused of assaulting ex-wife. He says he’s innocent
Updated July 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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