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KSHB 41 Action News

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Jackson County Exec. announces change to Independence Square after $3.7M project

Jackson County, MO · 17h

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Incoming Jackson County executive to try and keep teams at Truman Sports Complex

Incoming Democratic Jackson County Executive Stacy Lake is weighing in on the future of the county-owned Truman Sports Complex (TSC).

Jackson County, MO · 22h

missourihistorymoments.com

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Missouri soldier Jay Golden Hollingsworth mistakenly reported missing during World War I

Pvt. Jay Golden Hollingsworth of Lexington, Missouri, pictured in his World War I uniform. A former coal miner, Hollingsworth enlisted in Company A, Sixth Missouri Infantry, on June 4, 1917, and later served with the 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, in France. Wounded during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on September 27, 1918, he was subsequently reported missing in action but survived and returned home in May 1919. Courtesy of Jeremy P. Ämick.

Lexington, MO · 2d
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Four States Home Page

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How two Joplin veterans found love at Whiteman AFB

For some with a background in military service, Veterans' Day can be a family affair. Often, there are dads, brothers, grandparents and uncles who served. And for two local veterans - it was also where they met the love of their life.

Joplin, MO · 3d

KMMO News

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NORBORNE/HARDIN-CENTRAL LOOKING TO EXPAND SPORTS CO-OP

The sports co-op between the Norborne R-8 and Hardin-Central C-2 school districts could soon be expanding after a joint Board of Education meeting scheduled for the end of November. The Norborne Board of Education discussed the possibility

Norborne, MO · 2d

martincitytelegraph.com

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Lake says she will “clean house” after she takes over county executive role

Jackson County Executive-elect Stacy Lake was given a blunt question at the South Kansas City Alliance meeting on Monday evening. “Are you going to clean house?” asked one attendee. “Yes,” Lake told attendees. “I will do my best to clean house and root out the corruption.”. Lake...

Jackson County, MO · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

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SantaCaliGon vendors get second chance after storm-shortened fest

Vendors who lost items, visibility and revenue when severe weather cut Santa-Cali-Gon Days short will get another chance to connect with shoppers at a new holiday market.

Independence, MO · 7h

ktvo.com

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New northern Missouri deer drop-off sites aim to boost Share the Harvest donations

NORTHEAST MISSOURI - Hunters across northern Missouri will have new opportunities to donate venison this deer season through a pilot program designed to make participation in Share the Harvest more convenient. The Missouri Department of Conservation and Share the Harvest have established five new deer drop-off freezer locations in Carroll,...

Missouri · 2d

excelsiorcitizen.com

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Clay and Ray County Results in Key Nov. 3 Races

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Voters across Clay and Ray counties weighed in on federal, state and local races, along with several statewide ballot measures, during the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Voter turnout reached 52% in Clay County and 50% in Ray County, showing strong voter participation in both counties as residents cast their ballots on candidates and issues affecting their communities.

Clay County, MO · 1d

The Wichita Beacon

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Jackson County declines to sell land by new Royals site, grapples with cost of jail healthcare

Jackson County: Legislature (Oct. 5, 2026) By Sydney Ruffin, Kansas City Documenter Date: Oct. 5, 2026 See more about this meeting at Documenters.org Summary Notes Perfection of Proposed Ordinances and Reports of Committee Resolutions in committee Consent Agenda Introduction of proposed ordinances and assignment to committee Observations & Follow-Up Questions If you believe anything in […] The post Jackson County declines to sell land by new Royals site, grapples with cost of jail healthcare appeared first on The Beacon .

Jackson County, MO · 1d

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Maryville football advances to district championship once again

Maryville High School football (9-1, 3-1 MEC) advances to the Class 3 District 8 championship with a 63-30 victory over the Richmond High School Spartans (8-3) Nov. 6. The Spoofhounds gained the second seed in their district and earned a bye week for the quarterfinal round. The Spartans defeated the Cameron High School Dragons (0-9, 0-4 MEC) to secure a bid in semifinals.

Maryville, MO · 2d

KCTV 5

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Grain Valley native Jacob Misiorowski wins NL Cy Young with unanimous vote

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Grain Valley native Jacob Misiorowski capped a championship 2026 season with a significant personal accolade as well. Wednesday night, Misiorowski was named the NL Cy Young Award winner by unanimous vote. The 6-foot-7 product of Grain Valley High School led all MLB starters in ERA...

Grain Valley, MO · 1d

KOMU

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District championship football games kick off Friday night across Columbia area

Three district championship football games will feature mid-Missouri teams looking to extend their seasons Friday night, with rematches and late-season momentum all in the mix. All three games are scheduled for 7 p.m. Warrensburg looks to avenge loss vs. No. 1 seed Moberly. Warrensburg (10-1) will have an opportunity to...

Warrensburg, MO · 1d

FOX 2

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Report says 38% of Missouri families don’t make enough to survive

The United Way says 38 percent of Missouri families don't make enough to survive in the current economy with rising inflation.

Missouri · 3d

KMMO News

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CARROLLTON SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES MOU WITH SFCC

The Carrollton R-7 Board of Education approved an agreement with State Fair Community College to offer more educational opportunities to its students. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the college was presented to the Board during its

Carrollton, MO · 1d

Country Herald

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MO-KS Weather Alert: Kansas City Drops to 23° Nov 13-19

Freezing nights bring frost concerns across Missouri and Kansas before highs approach the mid-60s next week.

Kansas City, MO · 10h

The Kansas City Beacon

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Nature lovers rallied to save park land, but Jackson County official says big problem remains

Jackson County leaders walked back their decision to put a beloved park up for bid after outcry from local conservationists, hikers and nature enthusiasts. But officials say a $7 million budget problem remains. The post Nature lovers rallied to save park land, but Jackson County official says big problem remains appeared first on The Beacon .

Jackson County, MO · 8h

nemonews.net

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Consolidation Debate Raises Questions For Rural Schools

Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a NEMOnews series examining rural education and school funding in northeast Missouri. The 13 school districts listed in a recent northeast Missouri funding statement together enrolled fewer students than either Blue Springs or Lee’s Summit, the suburban districts House Speaker Jon Patterson has cited as examples in discussing school consolidation.

Missouri · 1d

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Jackson County Plans First WWII Memorial at Downtown KC's Oppenstein Park

Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park — Planned WWII Memorial Site. Jackson County is moving ahead with plans to place a World War II memorial at Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park in downtown Kansas City, with officials targeting an April opening and hoping to have the monument finished by March. The planned six-foot granite monument would mark a notable first for the area: a memorial devoted specifically to World War II veterans.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

KSHB 41 Action News

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FosterAdopt Connect seeks ‘Joy Makers’ to make holidays bright for foster kids

There’s no bigger day on the kid calendar than Christmas morning. The Give Joy program through FosterAdopt Connect helps foster families in the Kansas City area make ends meet during the holidays.

Jackson County, MO · 21h