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A five-mile stretch of I-70 carrying up to 120,000 vehicles a day is getting another major construction step, lane closure on Friday

Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City drivers heading east on Interstate 70 will face a temporary lane restriction Friday, October 30, as construction crews continue work on one of the region’s busiest highway corridors. The closure will affect a section of roadway that handles thousands of vehicles daily.

Kansas City, MO · 9d
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If you drive U.S. 50 in Jackson County, MoDOT wants to hear what frustrates you before changes are chosen

Kansas City, Missouri – For drivers who regularly travel U.S. Route 50 through eastern Jackson County, the stretch between MO 7 and MO AA is about to get a closer look. State transportation officials are asking the people who use the corridor every day to help identify where safety and traffic operations could be improved.

Jackson County, MO · 9d
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With new fire station on hold, Olathe approves $2.2M for ‘critical repairs’

In 2023, the Olathe City Council approved a $20 million budget to replace the city fire department’s headquarters, Fire Station 1. The station, built in 1983, was already described as being “at the end of its useful life.”. Construction was expected to be completed this December. But the...

Olathe, KS · 8d
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Records show chemical company tied to Olathe contamination linked to other sites

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Environmental Remediation Identified Sites List Information tracks contaminated sites. A search for CCI brings five total results.

Olathe, KS · 8d

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Twice as many voters in Jackson County voted early compared to last midterm election

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- As of Friday morning, 17,228 Jackson County voters had cast absentee ballots since Missouri's no-excuse early voting period began Oct. 20. Those numbers don't include totals from Friday – when lines stretched around the county's two absentee locations – or votes yet to be cast on Saturday or Monday.

Jackson County, MO · 7d

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119th Street roundabout opens in Olathe; bridge awaits railings

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The city of Olathe opened the 119th Street roundabout to drivers Wednesday. The adjacent 119th Street bridge over the railroad tracks remains closed while the city waits for railings to be delivered. The opening includes the roundabout and adjacent sections of 119th Street, Northgate Street and...

Olathe, KS · 9d

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Blue Springs businesses celebrate after surviving months of construction

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Months of improvements that caused headaches for people heading to Downtown Blue Springs are coming to an end. Businesses there couldn’t be happier. Crews have spent months improving Main Street from 15th to 7 Highway. The project also included infrastructure improvements, property acquisitions, and...

Blue Springs, MO · 9d

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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 · 9d

CBS News

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Animal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

Cass County, MO · 7d

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New Lawrence birth, family center opening to the public

Parents have already taken home four healthy babies delivered at a new Lawrence birth center, Certified Nurse-Midwife Jodie Mayfield said. The center will host a family opening event for the community to stop by and take a peek. The free, public open house — complete with music, refreshments and games...

Lawrence, KS · 8d

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Congratulations to Our Best of Miami County 2026 Winners

The Paola Chamber of Commerce is proud to congratulate our members who were named winners in the Miami County Republic's Best of 2026 readers' choice awards! Thirty-six Chamber members took home first place, and 25 more placed second or third. These awards are voted on by local readers, so they are a true reflection of how much our community values these businesses and the people behind them.

Miami County, KS · 9d

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Missouri Auditor details ‘catastrophic failure’ in 2023 Jackson County property reassessment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick labeled Jackson County’s 2023 property reassessment a “catastrophic failure,” giving the department a “poor” rating. The completed report comes as more than 200,000 Jackson County property owners prepare to receive credits on upcoming tax bills following...

Jackson County, MO · 7d

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Lawrence High Says Bye to Phones

The opinion on the statewide phone bill has been split amongst students and staff alike. Some think it’s a good way to stay focused in school, while others believe it’s unfair and a violation of student freedom. French teacher Patricia Fanjaud believes the policy is positive for students’...

Lawrence, KS · 9d

The Kansas City Star

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Beloved mural on Southwest Boulevard honoring KC Mexican community gets new look

In 1991, a handful of young Kansas City artists painted a mural on the long, brick wall of a self-storage company on busy Southwest Boulevard. Their artwork paid homage to the history, culture and pride of the Mexican-American community of Kansas City’s Westside. The public art project made news. It was led by a 23-year-old Kansas City Art Institute student who grew up in the neighborhood, the same woman who now, 35 years later, is spearheading the transformation of the wall — all 683 feet of it. For Jenny Mendez and a new group of artists, the Celebration of Youth Mural Project is about more than just putting paint on a wall. “I just hope that families and the community see it as something positive and see it as something that, even though they might have been attached to what was there before, ... as in everything it’s OK if it’s reborn, we redo it, we replenish it to make sure we tell a new story,” said Mendez. “I think as artists that’s probably the biggest part of it. We want to reflect things that are positive in the world and its neighborhood community ... they want to leave their

Kansas City, MO · 8d

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Three Nominees Sent to Governor for 6th District Judge

TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired October 9. The 6th Judicial District is composed...

Bourbon County, KS · 8d

Kansas Reflector

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Children’s Mercy insurance loss calls attention to struggling Kansas hospital system

TOPEKA — When Children’s Mercy announced patients won’t be covered by Affordable Care Act insurance beginning Jan. 1, stressed parents vented online and some politicians blamed the refusal to expand Medicaid in Kansas. Children’s Mercy, which has locations in Kansas and Missouri, has just one insurance plan on the ACA marketplace this year, Medica, which […]

Kansas · 9d

KSHB 41 Action News

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Community steps up after Blue Springs band's ATV is stolen before parade

Blue Springs High School's marching band is fundraising to replace an ATV stolen in September ahead of its Tournament of Roses Parade appearance.

Blue Springs, MO · 8d

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JaxCo homeowner seeks accountability after state audit finds problems

A new state audit is raising questions about Jackson County's property assessment process, and homeowners impacted by the 2023 reassessments said they want answers and accountability.

Jackson County, MO · 7d

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SMSD News: Read Across SMSD – Create room for all voices

Reading, imagining, collaborating, and discovering something new – all of these experiences take place in Shawnee Mission School District libraries. But recently, some in our community took time to wonder what would happen if one day the books that fill up these learning spaces disappeared. The most recent Read...

Shawnee, KS · 7d