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Kansas City Named One of America's Top 10 Cities for Quality of Life

Kansas City, Missouri has just been ranked among the top 8 quality of life areas in the nation.

Kansas City, MO · 11d

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Fill the jobs, audit the books: Stacy Lake’s back-to-basics pitch for a county on fire

Stacy Lake never planned to become a politician. She always wanted to help her community, but the courtroom is where she always planned to do it. A civil litigation attorney for more than a decade, Lake started out representing people caught in the municipal court system, where a single ticket can snowball into harsher charges and mounting fines. She later took on discrimination cases, where tight filing deadlines can kill a claim before it ever reaches a courtroom.

Jackson County, MO · 11d
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Kansas Board of Education looks to implement new policies surrounding tech in schools

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Kansas Board of Education is looking to make some policy changes when it comes to the effective use of instructional technology in Kansas Schools. Things KBOE members are looking to address include the purpose of technology in elementary school, privacy and security, and AI among other things.

Kansas · 11d
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Saline County sees higher than usual early voter turnout

This year's mid-term election has seen a surge of Kansas voters casting ballots in person in advance, including in Saline County. Wyandotte County in northeast Kansas reports early voting has nearly tripled. Advance voting began Oct. 19 and will continue through Nov. 2. The Kansas Secretary of State’s office reported on its website that 161,838 Kansans had voted in person and 42,317 had cast mail ballots as of Oct. 26, meaning 204,155 Kansans had voted in advance. The state had sent out 103,679 mail ballots, with 40.82% of those having been returned, that site said. Information on where to vote early in Saline County can be found at https://www.salinecountyks.gov/election . Saline turnout has been higher than usual, county clerk says Saline County Clerk Tammy Arnold said advance voting turnout was higher than usual last week, when 2,658 ballots were cast. Figures weren't available showing how that compared to the general elections the last two times the governor's race was on the ballot, in 2018 and 2022. Shawnee County gets uptick in early voting Andrew Howell, Shawnee County election commissioner, said his office has seen an uptick in early voter turnout. Roughly 9,327 people had voted in advance as of the

Saline County, KS · 11d

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Wyandotte County residents join March to the Polls effort ahead of Election Day

With Election Day approaching, community members in Wyandotte County took to the streets Saturday to encourage residents to make their voices heard at the polls.

Wyandotte County, KS · 9d

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Northland couple goes all out for Halloween

Kansas City, MO · 10d

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5 Best Restaurants in Overland Park, Kansas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Overland Park, Kansas — a city where the prairie wind carries laughter through leafy neighborhoods, where the skyline is a gentle rise of red-brick shops and sunlit parks, and where the scent of barbecue and cinnamon rolls drifts from open doors. Here, families gather for Friday night football, newcomers are welcomed with a slice of pie, and every street feels stitched together by memory and hope. This is a place where cultures mingle — Midwestern roots, global flavors, and the quiet pride of those who call it home.

Overland Park, KS · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 11d

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

Cass County, MO · 10d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 10d