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The Kansas City Star

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Rev. Hamilton is going to Washington. What will that mean for his church?

Rev. Hamilton is going to Washington. But how often will he come back? Kansans have reasons to wonder, having just booted Sen. Roger Marshall from office Tuesday, in part because of how absent he seemed from the state he represented. Few believed Marshall was rushing back on weekends to the one-bedroom hunting shack he kept in rural Stafford County. His million-dollar vacation home in Sarasota, Florida, seemed a more likely destination when he wasn’t in Washington. Even if Senator-elect Adam Hamilton, who defeated Marshall, wanted to spend his free time on a white-sand Florida beach, he has a practical reason to come home. He has a church to run — and not just any church, but the largest United Methodist congregation in the country, the Leawood-based Church of the Resurrection, with 25,000 members. And he intends to keep running it, at least part-time. Resurrection laid out Hamilton’s plans in a detailed announcement Wednesday. In the short term, Hamilton will attend Senate orientation in Washington, then take a previously planned two-week vacation with his wife, LaVon. He’ll return to the pulpit Nov. 29 and continue leading services through Christmas. “I can hardly wait to return to a regular preaching schedule for

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The Kansas City Star

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Fast-food chain has closed two Johnson County restaurants. More remain open

Arby’s has shut down two of its restaurants in Johnson County, leaving a suburb with just one location remaining. Two Arby’s restaurants in Olathe have closed: 13790 S. Black Bob Road and 18615 W. 151st St. Signs direct customers to the remaining Olathe spot: 18060 W. 119th St. Arby’s has yanked the addresses of both closed locations from its website. The Star contacted Arby’s parent company, Inspire Brands, for comment. The company did not respond Wednesday. Flynn Group, a popular franchisee with dozens of Kansas locations, also did not respond. There does not appear to be any other affected locations. Managers at several different Johnson County locations said they had not been alerted of a closure. About 14 Arby’s locations remain in the metro. Spots in Johnson County include: 15021 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park, 9525 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park and 11445 W. 63rd St. in Shawnee. No national closings have been reported this month, but late last year, Arby’s quietly closed dozens of locations after sales dropped by more than 6%, according to reporting from TheStreet. Arby’s has been serving roast-beef sandwiches, curly fries and shakes since its inception in 1964.

Johnson County, KS · 3d

100.9 The Eagle

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473 Workers in Kansas City Face Layoffs. Here's the Good News

473 Kansas City, Missouri workers learned they will be jobless starting in early February, but there's good news, too.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

fox4kc.com

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See the progress for first Buc-ee’s in Kansas City, Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first Kansas Buc-ee’s Travel Center continues to take shape as it’s been just over one year since the initial groundbreaking. Over the past couple of days, the Cleveland Construction company shared updates on Facebook to show what has been done in the last 12 months.

Wyandotte County, KS · 1d
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KSHB 41 Action News

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Kansas City launches Fight the Blight website to improve neighborhoods

Boarded-up buildings, overgrown lots and neglected properties are familiar sight in parts of Kansas City, Missouri. A new effort is underway to address the problem and improve neighborhoods.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

kcur.org

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South Kansas City advocates say their neighborhoods need ‘more resources’ to thrive

Rick Chambers and his wife have lived in the same house in south Kansas City for 42 years. A former communications director for the Center School District and current president of the South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, he loves the area and everything it has to offer, like local businesses and engaged residents.

Kansas City, MO · 21h

KCTV 5

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Kansas City woman faces up to 15 years after pleading guilty to federal gun violation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City, Missouri, woman pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a gun as a convicted felon, prosecutors said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, that Courtney L. Jones, 48, entered the guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

hoodline.com

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Kansas City Sinkhole Near Wyoming Street Traces Back to 2004 Gas Line Work

A sinkhole tore open near Wyoming Street in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, leaving a roughly three-foot-deep hole in the roadway and exposing a gas pipe beneath the surface. The hole appeared fast, according to a neighbor who said she had been inside for about 45 minutes before running a quick errand and finding it upon her return.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Wyandotte County leaders approve revised STAR bond ordinance

Wyandotte County leaders approved a revised ordinance Thursday night that outlines which local sales taxes and from which boundaries will be used as a source of repayment of STAR bonds

Wyandotte County, KS · 2d

KSHB 41 Action News

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Algerian government to host Lawrence community following World Cup ‘love story’

Months after the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded, the relationship between Lawrence, Kansas, and Algeria is only getting stronger.

Lawrence, KS · 1d

thekansascityglobe.com

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Jackson County Property Assessment Issues Discussion at SKCA Monday, 6 p.m.

Hear from top elected officials in Jackson County about their plans to reform the county’s widely criticized property assessment process that has put many residents at risk of losing their homes because they can’t afford to pay inaccurate high assessments at the South Kansas City Alliance public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, November 9, in the REAR BUILDING of the South Patrol Police Campus, 9701 Marion Park Dr.

Jackson County, MO · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

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Parkville weighs next steps after voters reject proposed property tax increases

Parkville leaders are now evaluating their next steps after voters rejected all three proposed property tax increases aimed at funding police services, road improvements and city buildings.

Parkville, MO · 2d

KCTV 5

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Leawood approves new e-scooter rules following deadly crash

LEAWOOD, Kan. (KCTV) - The Leawood City Council has approved new safety regulations for electric bicycles, stand-up scooters, and other motorized devices following a series of crashes, including the death of a 10-year-old boy last year. The updated ordinance, passed unanimously Monday, sets a 15 miles-per-hour speed limit on sidewalks...

Leawood, KS · 2d

kshb.com

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Wyandotte County voters reject sales taxes, leaving health services and infrastructure in limbo

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — KSHB 41 reporter Rachel Henderson covers neighborhoods in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties. Share your story idea with Rachel. Wyandotte County voters rejected two sales tax increases Tuesday that would have funded mental health support, infrastructure and homeless services — including programs like those offered at the Willa Gill Center.

Wyandotte County, KS · 1d

johnsoncountypost.com

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Lenexa meeting gets heated as councilmember calls for censure of colleagues over open meetings violation

The Lenexa City Council meeting on Tuesday devolved into finger-pointing as two councilmembers went back and forth in a heated exchange over a ruling that several councilmembers broke Kansas’ open meetings law. From the dais on Tuesday, Councilmember Bill Nicks accused four other councilmembers of “secretly involving” him in...

Lenexa, KS · 2d

KSHB 41 Action News

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Wyandotte County election workers begin to hand-count ballots

Wyandotte County election workers begin to hand-count ballots in a close-race audit as Kansas awaits an official governor-elect.

Wyandotte County, KS · 1d

KCTV 5

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Gardner Edgerton superintendent apologizes after medical emergency triggers false intruder lockdown at high school

GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) - School district leaders in Johnson County are apologizing to families after a medical emergency inside Gardner Edgerton High School accidentally triggered a building-wide intruder lockdown, leaving students and staff fearing for their lives. In a letter sent to the school community Thursday, USD 231 Superintendent Dr....

Johnson County, KS · 2d

lawrencekstimes.com

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Downtown parade and more Lawrence events to recognize veterans

A parade in downtown Lawrence will celebrate veterans throughout Douglas County, plus a free breakfast for retired and current military personnel, a colors ceremony and more are planned. Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 this year, with area events before and after the date. The annual downtown parade, put on...

Lawrence, KS · 1d

Four States Home Page

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Missouri 2025 congressional map fails, Republican senator says it doomed his campaign

Missouri voters shot down Proposition A that would have made the 2025 congressional district map permanent.

Missouri · 2d

fox4kc.com

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Overland Park invites residents to name city snowplows

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Winter is around the corner, and dedicated snowplow drivers are gearing up to keep city streets safe, clear and passable. Meanwhile, the city is clearing the way for residents to once again pick the names for this season’s snowplows. Last year, Overland Park residents...

Overland Park, KS · 2d