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Independence adds free, anonymous health supply vending machine

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Free health and harm-reduction supplies are now available around the clock at a vending machine in Independence, giving residents access to items including COVID-19 and HIV tests, fentanyl test strips and needle dissolve boxes. The Bluebox is located outside Centerstone on East Bundschu Road. The machine...

Independence, MO · 4d
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Newly elected Jackson County executive, legislators meet with South Kansas Citians

Several new faces will be representing Jackson County next year. At Monday night’s South Kansas City Alliance, several introduced themselves to residents.

Jackson County, MO · 2d
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Olathe parents near 8,000 petition signatures in push to force state review of school closures

Olathe Families United, the group fighting against the planned closure of six schools in the Olathe school district, is seeking about 500 more signatures by the end of Tuesday before submitting a petition that would call for a state review. Under state statute K.S.A. 72-1431, the group needs 5% of...

Olathe, KS · 1d
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Report says 38 percent 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.

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Democrats break Missouri GOP supermajority with wins in state House and Senate

Democrats flipped at least 16 seats in the Missouri House and two key seats in the Senate, ending a 14-year Republican supermajority — though the GOP still holds the overall majority.

Missouri · 2d

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Kansas City rental housing program faces scrutiny after audit identifies five findings and calls for major improvements

Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City’s Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program generally moves quickly when renters report problems. But a new audit found that timely responses tell only part of the story, with gaps in oversight, inconsistent enforcement and required inspection measures still missing. The findings raise a...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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5 Johnson County districts oppose letting parents opt kids out of school tech devices

For teachers, allowing parents to opt their students out of school-issued technology, like iPads and laptops, means hours spent creating a separate curriculum. It means creating possible disparities in what children learn, educators say, and giving less attention to students and more attention to administrative tasks. Still, allowing parents to...

Johnson County, KS · 2d

Axios

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Kansas counties hand-count ballots in uncalled governor race

Seven days after the election, Kansas still doesn't know who its next governor will be, but counties could finish counting ballots as soon as next week. Why it matters: Democrat Cindy Holscher leads Republican Ty Masterson by about 7,600 votes in a race that determines whether Democrats keep the governor's office or Republicans control both branches.

Kansas · 1d

KCTV 5

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Lawrence opens 2026 snowplow naming contest, with city snow crews choosing winner

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The city of Lawrence is accepting name ideas for a snowplow through Sunday, Nov. 15, and this year the employees who work on the city’s snow and ice response will choose the winner. The contest began Monday, Nov. 9. Residents can submit names at lawrenceks.gov/snow.

Lawrence, KS · 1d

Country Herald

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Kansas Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Wichita, Topeka

Thanksgiving and Christmas shoppers can take steps to protect packages from theft and delivery mistakes.

Topeka, KS · 1d

KCTV 5

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Wyandotte County voters reject sales tax proposals as residents weigh needs, costs

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Joshua Yoakum knows what it is like to need a place to stay. He says he has experienced homelessness himself, and now he and his wife open their home to others who need help. “Our house is a homeless shelter most of the time,” Yoakum...

Wyandotte County, KS · 4d

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Tuesday’s Headlines Are Still Surfing the Blue Wave

Voters loved transit in 2026, approving 22 out of 27 transit-related measures Nov. 3 and 56 out of 66 for the year, according to Metro Magazine‘s count. Incoming Iowa Sen. Josh Turek uses a wheelchair, and is expected to be a strong advocate for disability access on transit. (Eno Center for Transportation)

Lawrence, KS · 2d

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Lawrence school board members express optimism for public education in wake of election

Lawrence school board members on Monday voiced some optimism for the future of public schools and gratitude for Kansas voters following last week’s election. During their 2027 session, Kansas legislators will evaluate the public school finance formula. In addition, state law requires that the state reimburse 92% of the...

Lawrence, KS · 2d

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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 · 5d

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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KSHB 41 Action News

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Johnson County close race election audit begins Monday

Johnson County starts a public hand-count audit in five close Kansas races after six statewide contests finished within one percentage point.

Johnson County, KS · 2d

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 · 2d

johnsoncountypost.com

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JCCC Updates: JCCC honors those who served during annual Veterans Week

Each November, Johnson County Community College (JCCC) honors veterans and members of the military with a series of events and activities bringing together students, employees, and the community during Veterans Week, Nov. 4-11. This year’s Veterans Week includes a milestone for JCCC’s veteran and military community: the official grand opening...

Overland Park, KS · 2d

Salina Post

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Vote canvass begins today across the state

SALINA, KAN. - We have voted. The results are in. But there remain questions with several close races on the state level. The canvass process has begun at locations across the state. In Salina, the vote canvass for the November third elections will take place November 16th, 2026. That canvass will begin at 9 a.m. in room 107 B of the city-county building at 300 West Ash street in Salina.

Salina, KS · 2d

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Kansas City List Prices Rise as Fewer Homes Come to Market

Kansas City sellers saw list prices tick up even as new listings pulled back, keeping competition real for buyers in the market today.

Kansas City, MO · 3d