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Jackson County judge denies request to block Missouri’s new Congressional maps
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (266+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A Jackson County Circuit Court judge Thursday denied a request to block Missouri's new Congressional maps from taking effect. Several lawsuits were filed in the days after Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law a new set…...
Lawsuit filed against City of Kansas City by former operators of a crime-plagued grocery store
1+ week, 2+ day ago (445+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A Kansas City, Missouri, nonprofit and a grocery company filed a civil lawsuit in Jackson County Court after the failure of an eastside grocery store. The lawsuit was filed by Midtown Grocers, LLC and Community Builders of…...
Kansas City-based veteran actor to receive KCRep's 'Dr. Mac' Award
1+ week, 4+ day ago (302+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced Gary Neal Johnson, veteran actor and perennial "Ebenezer Scrooge," will be awarded with the Dr. Patricia McIlrath Award for Arts Advocacy. The award, also known as the "Dr. Mac" Award, was…...
Kansas State Rep. John Resman, of Johnson County, dies Monday
1+ week, 5+ day ago (156+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A Kansas state representative serving residents in Johnson County died Monday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said. Rep. John Resman (R-121st District) represented parts of western Johnson County, including parts of De Soto, Olathe and Gardner. Prior to his…...
Kansas City, Kansas, Community College places president on administrative leave
2+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) The Kansas City, Kansas, Community College Board of Trustees placed the school's president on administrative leave in a unanimous vote Tuesday night. The Kansas City, Kansas, Community College Board of Trustees placed the school's president on administrative leave in a…...
Missouri First Maps anticipated to guide 2026 races; candidates and voters respond
3+ week, 2+ day ago (882+ words) The Kansas City Election Board told KSHB 41 News reporter Ryan Gamboa on Wednesday they anticipate they will follow the Missouri First Maps for the late-year midterm elections. This comes ahead of next Tuesday, when the candidate filing period opens. "I…...
Inside Kansas City’s journey to become ‘Base Camp Capital of FIFA World Cup 26’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1292+ words) While everyone around him was celebrating during the Final Draw, the man responsible for making Kansas City the de facto Base Camp Capital of FIFA World Cup 26 was managing a different emotion " disappointment. The Kansas City soccer community's bigwigs, its…...
‘Kansas City is an amazing sports town’: KCMO set to host first WNBA game since 2005
3+ week, 3+ day ago (321+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Visit KC shared Wednesday that the Minnesota Lynx will take on the Nigerian women's national basketball team in a WNBA preseason matchup this April in Kansas City, Missouri. The game, hosted by ProHoops Sports & Events, is set…...
Missouri health officials report measles case of passenger at St. Louis airport
3+ week, 4+ day ago (101+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Missouri health officials announced Tuesday they are investigating a measles case involving an out-of-state resident who recently traveled through St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Tuesday the traveler was…...
Kansas lawmakers respond to confirmed ICE activity in Olathe
3+ week, 5+ day ago (238+ words) As the debate on immigration enforcement takes center stage across the country, Kansas has largely already had that debate. In 2022, the state passed a law banning sanctuary cities. This means cities can't shield immigrants from Immigration and Customs Enforcement or…...