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The Kansas City Star

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Latest on Kansas governor race, Chiefs pick builders for new stadium: Top KC stories

From an uncalled Kansas governor race to Sen. Josh Hawley’s post-midterm positioning, here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region. These are the top stories from The Kansas City Star: Democrat Cindy Holscher’s lead over Republican Ty Masterson has grown to 7,644 votes in the uncalled Kansas governor race, with 73 of 105 counties having completed the hand-count audits required when a margin is under one percentage point. All close-race audits must wrap up by Monday, Nov. 16 , before county canvasses review provisional ballots. After Republicans lost control of the House and Senate in the midterms, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pitching a working-class GOP vision focused on social programs and skepticism of corporate power. Critics note his voting record often conflicts with the rhetoric — he warned against Medicaid cuts for months, then voted for Trump’s bill containing nearly $1 trillion in such cuts. The Kansas City Chiefs have named Clark Construction Group and AECOM as joint venture partners on their future stadium in Wyandotte County. The 70,000-seat domed facility is planned near the Legends and Kansas Speedway, with sitework set to begin in 2027 and the stadium expected to open in 2031. Holscher,

Kansas · 23h

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Leawood joins Prairie Village in leaving state Halo law out of city offense code

Leawood has become the second Johnson County municipality to decline including in city codes the new Kansas Halo law that requires a 25-foot buffer between first responders and civilians under certain circumstances while the responders are working. Prairie Village was the first city, rejecting it on Oct. 19. With virtually...

Leawood, KS · 2d

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Drive-thru restaurant would replace planned office building at 97th and Metcalf

Another restaurant with a drive-thru is planned at the former Metcalf South shopping center. A smaller unnamed KC-owned restaurant that will have a drive-thru seems poised to replace plans for an office and commercial building at the southeast corner of 97th and Metcalf. Formerly where Metcalf South once stood, this...

Overland Park, KS · 2d

The Daily South

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The Unusual Thanksgiving Appetizer My Husband’s Family Serves Before The Feast Disappears Fast

Becoming part of a new family means learning new traditions, which can vary greatly between different geographical areas in the country. I grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and my husband grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, so there has been a bit of a learning curve culturally for the two of us when we visit our families. My husband’s family is massive (like more than 50 first cousins on one side, y’all), so holidays are a production around there. And even though Christmas is a big deal, Thanksgiving is a bigger get-together for the entire family. This makes sense in Kansas City: There’s good food, football, and it’s usually not too cold yet. What’s not to love?

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes calls Royals stadium deal a 'slam dunk,' dismisses public vote

Former Kansas City mayor Kay Barnes says she fully supports the Royals’ quest for a new stadium at Crown Center — a prospect made possible by the revitalization of downtown during her two terms in office. When Barnes was elected in 1999, downtown Kansas City was filled with...

Kansas City, KS · 2d

The Kansas City Star

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New Johnson County restaurant, sports bar opens. Burgers, beers, more

For 40 years, Brooksider has offered cocktails, beers and watch parties in its namesake neighborhood. The walls of 6330 Brookside Plaza have held festivities since 1985. Father-son duo Chuck and Jack Naylor, meanwhile, have owned the bar for about 14 years. But the pair added a new chapter to Brooksider’s book Monday, with the opening of its second location. This one is across state lines, though it bears the same name as its original location. Brooksider’s new space — 5001 Town Center Drive in Leawood — offers multiple levels of indoor and outdoor dining. Altogether, it seats 688 patrons. Customers can experience a more intimate setting by choosing to sit in the cocktail lounge-style section. That area aims to give a “date night” vibe, said general manager Ryan Proffitt, though it’ll still have some TVs to broadcast Chiefs games. (The menu will be consistent throughout the restaurant, too.) An outdoor patio has its own bar, fire pits, heaters and televisions so customers can sit outside as long as possible. Another interior bar neighbors two dart boards and a long, narrow sun room. An upstairs event space plans to open soon, though Proffitt said it’s not quite ready. “We’re shooting for

Leawood, KS · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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3 Gates Bar-B-Q Rules Missourians Learn on Their First Visit

Gates Bar-B-Q runs on its own shorthand, and the counter staff expect you to speak it. Missourians pick it up fast, or they slow down the line. Here are the Gates Bar-B-Q rules Missourians learn on their first visit. 1. Ordering at the Counter. The Takeout’s 2019 guide describes Gates...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

clintondailydemocrat.com

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Four Winds Classic Blows Fair For Care And Share

Jeffrey Storey of Overland Park has only been playing Mahjong for five months. But last weekend, he played well enough to earn the first-place crown for racking up the most points in the Bamboo division at the Four Winds Classic, the first Mahjong tournament sponsored by the Clinton Four Winds Social Club.

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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The Savoy In Downtown Kansas City Brings New Life To A Historic Dining Room

Some dining rooms are older than the cars parked outside them by about a century. In downtown Kansas City, one of them still opens its doors for breakfast and dinner, with stained glass, murals, and a booth where a president liked to sit. The building dates back to 1903, and...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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

FOX4 News Kansas City

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New FIFA report gives green light for 2031 Women’s World Cup in Kansas City

A joint bid from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica is set to be officially selected during a FIFA Congress meeting on November 23rd to host the 2031 Women's World Cup.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

Parent Diaries

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Terry Berggren Has Held More Than 550 Babies as a NICU Cuddler in Overland Park, Kansas, Years After His Family Lost a Grandchild

Terry Berggren volunteers in the NICU at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, has held more than 550 babies and won the hospital's 2026 Frist Humanitarian Award. The post Terry Berggren Has Held More Than 550 Babies as a NICU Cuddler in Overland Park, Kansas, Years After His Family Lost a Grandchild appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Overland Park, KS · 1d

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Kansas City Chiefs name official architect of new stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs named Kansas City-based design firm HNTB as the official architect of the new stadium in Wyandotte County on Thursday.

Kansas City, KS · 21h

KSHB 41 Action News

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Kansas City program uses barbershop culture to mentor Black and Brown boys

A fresh haircut can boost confidence. But inside a Kansas City barbershop, the goal is to give young men something that lasts long after they leave the chair.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Kansas City may soon approve a Country Club Plaza deal worth $210 million. Here’s the latest

Kansas City is one step closer to approving part of a massive financing plan to help rebuild the Country Club Plaza. The city council could vote Thursday to pass a $210 million tax increment financing plan that would divert sales taxes to fix crumbling infrastructure and aid in new development.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

KSHB 41 Action News

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"We're at a tipping point": Education advocates on Kansas school underfunding

The Olathe School District is starting the process of redrawing the maps that determine where kids go to school, after the school board approved closing six schools next year.

Johnson County, KS · 2d

northeastnews.net

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City Detention Center Readies for 2027 Operations

Staff with the Kansas City Department of Community Safety continue to prepare for the opening of the Front Street Detention Center (7750 E. Front St.) to house municipal inmates by January 2027. Since 2007, violators with municipal charges have been transported to and housed in correctional facilities in Vernon and...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Former Indian Springs Mall site could turn into a $1.15 billion development

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A developer is looking to take the 90 acres of land where the Indian Springs Mall stood and turn it into a massive mixed-use development. Eastside Innovation is the developer looking to move forward with the plans. The developer wants to call the area “Midtown...

Wyandotte County, KS · 21h

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Royals and Elevate bring new downtown ballpark experience to life

KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals announced today a multi-year partnership with global sports and entertainment agency Elevate to help shape the fan experience at the Royals new downtown ballpark in the heart of Kansas City. The approximately 34,000-seat ballpark will anchor a $3 billion, 85-acre mixed-use development in...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KOLR10 News

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Missouri hemp retailers, consumers concerned due to new THC restrictions

A new Missouri law taking effect Thursday will prohibit stores without a marijuana license from selling consumable hemp products containing THC, leaving some business owners and customers worried about losing access to products they say have helped them for years.

Missouri · 1d

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