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Kansas City wants residents to help decide how to spend central city tax dollars

A sales tax program meant to transform long-neglected corridors of Kansas City’s central city earned overwhelming voter support this summer, said Andrea Bough, noting renewed work to steward millions in public investment begins now — guided by the community most impacted. “Voters chose to continue the program for...

Kansas City, KS · 11d
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Wyandotte County has 18 abandoned cemeteries. Neighbors are helping preserve their history

Nakia Hope-Paul remembers going to visit the Old Quindaro Cemetery ever since she was a little girl. Her grandmother was buried there, alongside her ancestors who escaped enslavement across the river in Missouri. Whenever she pays her respects, she admires the Signal Tree, which has stood watch over the cemetery...

Wyandotte County, KS · 9d
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Donut Dash to have record turnout for 5K+ race

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Donut Dash race is coming in full swing. The race will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, along the historic streets of St. Joseph. More than 500 runners and walkers are registered, which is a...

St Joseph, MO · 9d
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Readers deserve the full story

The Landmark has made it clear that its policy is to publish letters to the editor as submitted, regardless of whether the claims are true or the information can be independently verified. I understand the difficult position that puts the newspaper in. The staff doesn’t have time to fact-check every letter, and if they pick and choose which letters to publish, they risk accusations of favoritism. I get it.

Platte County, MO · 10d

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Northland families and officials share safety tips for fun, secure Halloween

From family rules and glow sticks to Clay County deputies checking on registered sex offenders, here's what parents need to know to keep kids safe while trick-or-treating.

Clay County, MO · 9d

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The first Kansas Buc-ee’s may be closer than we thought

Kansas Buc-ee’s fans have a much earlier target to circle. A week after our latest look at construction and road closures around the state’s first Buc-ee’s, the company’s recruiting pages…

Kansas · 13d

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The Missouri psychiatric museum inside a former asylum

The Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph documents the country’s torrid history of mental health treatment, but it has an eerie reputation itself. Take a visit inside one of Missouri’s most peculiar museums — located in the former State Insane Asylum No. 2. Inside the Glore are...

St Joseph, MO · 10d

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Homestead Tax Credit case on pause

A Clay County judge has dismissed the case filed by two candidates against the current county collector – for now. In September, Republican presiding commissioner candidate Jason Maki and Republican collector candidate Jim Bosch filed a petition against current Platte County Collector Sheila Palmer, also a Republican. It asked the court to compel Palmer to implement the voter-approved Homestead Tax Credit on this year's tax bills. Bosch was dismissed from the petition on Oct. 21.

Platte County, MO · 11d

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The Mid-Week Rundown: The Missouri Breaking Point: Rigged Ballots, SNAP Crackdowns, and the Threat of Subzero Shut-Offs

Late October has brought a perfect storm to Missouri. As civil rights groups rally voters against high-stakes ballot measures and organizers fight to protect families from subzero utility cutoffs, a landmark court ruling has struck a blow against prison sentence inflation. Meanwhile, a new federal and state crackdown on SNAP benefits is raising fears of administrative “food stamp raids” in vulnerable neighborhoods. From Kansas City to St. Louis, Missouri is at a breaking point, and local communities are doing everything they can to hold the line.

Missouri · 11d

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Savannah community coming together in hopes of rebuilding Clasbey Memorial Park Courts

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Community member Wakefield Hare rallied younger recreational sports fans on Friday to draw attention to a non-tax-related solution as they hope to replace the courts near Savannah High School. After years of resurfacing these courts, many in the community are now backing a project that would...

Savannah, MO · 9d

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Your Guide to the Nov. 3 Election in Excelsior Springs, Clay County and Ray County

As of midday Tuesday, Oct. 27, more than 15,000 Clay County voters had participated in early voting, according to figures released by the Clay County Election Board. That's more than double the number who had voted early at the same point in the 2022 midterm election. Nationally, more than 39 million Americans had already cast ballots by Wednesday afternoon, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab and Associated Press data reported by The Washington Post.

Clay County, MO · 11d

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No private jets, plenty of turbulence

Election Day is less than a week away now, and we have so much political news for you I barely know where to begin. I checked with Chris Hershey, director of the Platte County Board of Elections, and he said 5,647 people had voted during the first week of early voting, as of noon Tuesday. I voted early last week, too, and it was quite busy late Friday afternoon.

Platte County, MO · 10d

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Kansas Turnpike Authority plans expansion of I-70 north and east of Lawrence

An upcoming project will expand Interstate 70 to six lanes in parts of Douglas and Leavenworth counties and replace two overhead bridges as part of a $136.6 million contract. A 9-mile stretch of the highway will be widened from four lanes. That stretch is between mile markers 204.5, which is near I-70’s North Lawrence interchange, and 213.5, which is east of town between Linwood to the south and Tonganoxie to the north.

Lawrence, KS · 12d

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Missouri School District Agrees To Stop Blocking Parents On Facebook After Free Speech Challenge

Photo: Court (File) A Missouri school district has agreed to change how it manages its...

Kearney, MO · 10d

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KCK considered for the Final Four, with millions in potential impact

Kansas City, Kansas, was announced Tuesday as one of seven potential cities for the Final Four, including Las Vegas, Houston, and Indianapolis.

Kansas City, KS · 11d

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Missouri voters utilize mail-in ballots, early voting methods

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Early voting is still underway, and Missouri voters are utilizing mail-in ballots and early voting methods. Mail-in voting has become increasingly popular in recent years, and voters in Missouri are already casting their ballots. According to Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey, mail-in ballots account for...

Buchanan County, MO · 11d

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Livingston County DWI case ends with guilty plea and jail order

Joshua Glenn Renken pleaded guilty to a felony driving while intoxicated charge in Livingston County Circuit Court and was ordered to serve 30 days of shock incarceration in the Caldwell County Jail. Court records indicate prosecutors recommended a four-year Missouri Department of Corrections sentence, with a five-year suspended execution of...

Livingston County, MO · 14d

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Kansas City-area surgeon, distributor sentenced in spinal implant scheme

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people from the Kansas City area were sentenced in federal court for their roles in an implant kickback scheme. Federal prosecutors said Dr. Jason Montone, 50, a surgeon in Lawson, Mo., accepted kickbacks from a company called SpineFrontier to use spinal implants made by the company.

Lawson, MO · 17d

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Clay County voters to answer Prop A question on this year's ballot

Proposition A asks Clay County voters whether to adopt a package of amendments to the county’s constitution recommended by the county’s Constitution Review Commission.

Clay County, MO · 13d

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Amy Minich to appear on ballot for Missouri House District 8

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Amy Minich will appear on the ballot for the first time as a candidate for Missouri House District 8. Born in Lawson, Missouri, Minich is a longtime member of the Clinton County community. She works as a laborer and is a member of UAW Local 249.

Missouri · 11d