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Jackson County Seeks Offers For Rare Blue River Glades, Says It's Not Sold Yet

Jackson County is weighing what to do with Blue River Glades, a publicly owned natural area just south of Swope Park. The county’s request for offers has raised concern among environmentalists, rock climbers and hikers that land long used for recreation and conservation could end up in private hands.

Jackson County, MO · 1d
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Guns to Gardens: upcoming metro event offers safe firearm disposal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Community members in Kansas City can safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted firearms this weekend. Guns to Gardens Kansas City is hosting a firearm disposal event on Saturday, November 7, at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence, Missouri, from 1 to 3 p.m. Pastor Phil...

Kansas City, MO · 1d
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A Day in the Life of the Librarians

Taking a look into the day to day of the Liberty librarians. The librarians at Liberty take pride in making their space one of comfort and relaxation. In order to keep it that way Mrs. Playle and Mrs. Taylor have to put in a lot of effort. “We are actually...

Liberty, MO · 1d
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Bly Road closure near Independence data center has residents worried for winter

Residents who live near a data center being built in Independence are worried about what will happen if Bly Road, which was supposed to reopen in August, doesn't open before winter.

Independence, MO · 2d

KCTV 5

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Independence to present plan to ease business licensing, add small-business help Monday

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - City of Independence staff will present a set of recommendations Monday to make it easier to open, operate and grow a business, including changes to licensing, city codes and economic development policy. None of the recommendations has been approved. The presentation, titled “Proposed Business Development Actions,”...

Independence, MO · 1d

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HIGHLIGHTS: Blue Springs South at Rock Bridge

Blue Springs takes on Rock Bridge in Columbia. Despite an early touchdown from Rock Bridge QB Sean Nevills Jr., the Bruins fall 28-7.

Blue Springs, MO · 1d

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Independence woman injured in Highway 36 crash near Osborn

A 69-year-old Independence woman was injured Friday evening, Nov. 6, in a collision involving a Chevrolet Trax and a Freightliner truck on Highway 36 in DeKalb County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 6:55 p.m., one mile east of Route M and one mile northeast of Osborn.

Dekalb County, MO · 15h

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Covered Flock cameras in Excelsior Springs were still capturing plates, police say

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Excelsior Springs police say bagged Flock cameras still captured some license plate data, so city crews are adding second bags. The Excelsior Springs Police Department announced the issue on Thursday, Nov. 5, after discovering it while fulfilling a Missouri Sunshine Law request. “The Chief and...

Excelsior Springs, MO · 2d

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Grassroots surge and school funding concerns flip Missouri Senate District 8 after two decades of GOP control

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Voters and organizers in Missouri Senate District 8 described frustration, grassroots organizing, and concern about public education in conversations with KCTV5 after Democrat Keri Ingle won a seat that had not been held by a Democrat in two decades. Missouri Senate District 8 covers parts...

Missouri · 2d

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No. 25 Women’s Hoops Opens Season at No. 14 Central Missouri

St. Louis – The No. 25 University of Missouri-St. Louis women's basketball team tips off its 2026-27 season on Monday (Nov. 9) as it travels to Warrensburg, Mo., to take on No. 14 Central Missouri at 6 p.m. at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center. The Tritons return eight...

Warrensburg, MO · 1d

KCTV 5

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Independence to pursue legal action over special primary election tied to recalled councilmember

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - The Independence City Council voted this week to authorize legal action in an attempt to fill the city’s First District City Council vacancy. The move by Independence leaders comes after the Jackson County Election Board decided to decline to conduct a special primary election on Feb. 2, 2027.

Independence, MO · 1d

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Lee's Summit voters decline citywide trash service; neighbors protect 'freedom of choice'

— Lee's Summit voters have decided to keep their freedom to choose who takes out their trash. On Tuesday, voters rejected a ballot question that would have approved a single citywide trash hauler, reducing the number of service providers in the areas. Those living in Homeowners Associations that contracted separately...

Lee'S Summit, MO · 2d

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Missouri AG sues 4 retailers, including Independence shop, over alleged marijuana-as-hemp sales

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sued four retailers, including Independence’s Herb Depot, over marijuana products allegedly labeled as hemp. AG Hanaway said the lawsuits accuse the businesses of selling products that exceed legal THC limits while deceptively presenting themselves as licensed state dispensaries. Under...

Missouri · 2d

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Jackson County executive asks judge to dismiss bribery charges as ‘political logrolling’

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota wants the whole four-count federal bribery case against him tossed out, saying he doesn’t dispute the facts — but they weren’t a crime. The indictment, handed down in August, accused LeVota of offering a $165,000 county job to county legislator DaRon McGee...

Jackson County, MO · 2d

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No. 2 Seed Jennies Set to Take on No. 3 Seed Gorillas in MIAA Tournament Semifinals Friday

Match 20: No. 2 Central Missouri (14-1-4) vs. No. 3 Pittsburg State (14-0-5) Friday, Nov. 6 | Noon | Wichita, Kan. (Scheels Stryker Sports Complex) 2026 Jennies Soccer Roster | 2026 Pittsburg State Roster | 2026 MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament Central. Scene Setter. Second-seeded University of Central Missouri Jennies Soccer...

Warrensburg, MO · 2d

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Gameday Central: Varsity Football vs. Lee’s Summit, Class 6 District 6 Semifinal Tonight

Blue Springs hosts defending Missouri Class 6 state champion Lee’s Summit in the Class 6 District 6 semifinals on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. CST. The Wildcats are 7–2 and the No. 1 district seed. The Tigers are 6–4 and the No. 5 seed, advancing with a 49–14 win over Hickman on October 30.

Blue Springs, MO · 1d