Government & Politics
Federal judge orders Missouri to use gerrymandered map after SCOTUS denial
Updated September 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Government & Politics
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s push to overturn gerrymandered map ruling
Updated September 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Government & Politics
Missouri’s congressional map rests with the U.S. Supreme Court. What to know
Updated September 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Local
Kansas City fire chief issues disciplinary directive on employees’ criminal conduct
September 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & Politics
Missouri abortion rights groups launch first TV ads to halt proposed ban in November
September 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local
Royals stadium funding may defeat critics, history shows. But it could cost KC a lot
September 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local
Power & Light still costs the city money. Will the Royals’ new stadium end up the same?
Updated September 7, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Government & Politics
Trump branding disappeared from Masterson’s campaign after post-primary refresh
Updated September 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Local
KC-area parents worry when extreme heat affects youth sports. What are the rules?
September 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & Politics
Missouri attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to block map ruling
Updated September 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Government & Politics
What does the Missouri Supreme Court’s gerrymandered map ruling really mean?
Updated September 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Government & Politics
‘We will be ready.’ Jackson County says it will comply with Supreme Court map ruling
Updated September 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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