‘Public dollars should remain public’: Johnson County, Kansas superintendents oppose Educational Choice for Children Act 35l52
Updated: May 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission, and Olathe public schools are banding together to voice opposition to legislation that would divert public funding to private education.
Peculiar mayor faces possible impeachment after allegations of deceit 4z662e
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The Mayor of Peculiar, Missouri, may soon be ousted from his seat after allegations that he mishandled important financial information regarding a public safety proposition have come to light.
‘Taxed to extinction’: State bill aimed to protect short-term rentals delayed, fears rise 72q6y
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Unease is growing for short-term rental owners in Kansas City as a bill aimed to protect them might not be brought to the Senate floor, which also limits where tourists can stay ahead of the World Cup.
Kansas City whistleblower Chris Hernandez to receive up to $1.4 million 32344u
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Originally, a jury said Hernandez deserved $230,000 for his whistleblower claim and $700,000 for damages. The new amount, including legal fees, is $500,000 more.
Plan to incentivize Chiefs, Royals to stay in Missouri in jeopardy as Missouri Senate adjourns 4q385v
Updated: May 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Betsy Webster
The Missouri Senate adjourned for its regular session on Wednesday, cutting short Governor Mike Kehoe’s plan to incentivize the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to stay in the Show-Me State.
Missouri voters will face another abortion vote after lawmakers repeal amendment l4f5i
Updated: May 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By David Lieb
The newly proposed constitutional amendment would go back to voters in November 2026, or sooner, if Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe calls a special election.
‘A line in the sand’: Congressman Cleaver leads rally against Trump cuts 4s7257
Updated: May 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, people came ready with signs and megaphones to federal union leaders who argue they’ve been affected by Trump istration cuts.
Kansas City 911 dispatcher pay jumps nearly 10% 135f50
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
In an effort to recruit more qualified candidates and alleviate hold times, starting May 1, 2025, Kansas City will officially bump the starting pay for dispatchers.
‘It’s important to stand up’: Kansas City s national lawsuit against U.S. Health Department 563u23
Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
April 25, Kansas City ed a multi-state federal lawsuit challenging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for terminating public health programs funded by Congress.
Real ID deadline fast approaching, officials urge public to prepare now 4a4n2p
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
For married women, the process can come with additional hurdles. If your current name is different from the one on your birth certificate, you will also need a certified copy of your marriage license.
