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The Kansas City Star

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Kansas governor race, deadly U.S. 71 crash, Leawood investigation: Top KC stories

From the too-close-to-call Kansas governor race to a deadly crash on U.S. 71 , here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region. These are the top stories from The Kansas City Star: Johnson County began a mandated post-election audit Monday as the Kansas governor race between Democrat Cindy Holscher and Republican Ty Masterson remains too close to call, separated by just under 8,000 votes. Kansas and Alaska are the only two states where the 2026 governor race has not yet been decided, with a Nov. 16 deadline to complete the audit. A Washington state mother and her two young sons were killed when a semitractor-trailer failed to stop for congested traffic and struck their minivan on U.S. 71 Monday afternoon as the family drove to the airport. Olga Sorbalo, 35, and sons Luis, 8, and Samir, 4, of Vancouver, Washington, were identified by relatives, and a GoFundMe raised more than $86,000 in 14 hours. President Donald Trump has nominated former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer as ambassador to the United Arab Emirates , five months after Colyer dropped his bid for governor following Trump’s endorsement of Ty Masterson. Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran congratulated Colyer and vowed

Kansas · 6h

myqcountry.com

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Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, November 9-15

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of November 9-15. There may be moving operations, such as mowing, brush cutting and litter removal, throughout the region in addition to the...

Atchison County, 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 · 1d

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Platte County collector’s office misled court, voters on homestead tax credit

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Platte County’s 2026 property tax statements went out Friday without the voter-approved Homestead Property Tax Credit, and an attorney for credit supporters says the Collector’s Office deceived the court and voters to get the bills mailed first. Voters approved the credit April 7...

Platte County, MO · 1d
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Parkville rolls out new process to tackle speeding complaints in neighborhoods

The city of Parkville is looking at new ways to slow drivers down on its streets and in its neighborhoods. Now the city has a new process to help address those complaints.

Parkville, MO · 1d

The Kansas City Star

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Former Miss USA surprised by proposal in Kansas City, celebrates at 1587 Prime

When it comes to really great places to propose, Kansas City is fit for royalty. Just ask music queen Taylor Swift. Or now, Miss USA. Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert got engaged here last month in a surprise proposal. People magazine recently shared the details . Eckert, who represented her home state of Nebraska in the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants last year, has dated her high school sweetheart, Austin Schneider, for seven years. “There’s something really special about getting to marry the person who has been beside you through so many versions of yourself,” Eckert told People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Audrey Eckert (@audreyeckert_) Schneider planned a proposal surprise with help from his sister, Kansas City commercial and sports photographer Sydney Schneider, who also does work for the Kansas City Chiefs. He planned the proposal for Oct. 24, one year from the day Eckert was crowned Miss USA. He honored that achievement by including a blue sapphire inside the band of the engagement ring. As Miss USA, Eckert wore the pageant’s new “Infinite Dreams Crown” featuring 602 lab-grown diamonds, 43 cultured pearls, 31 sapphires and a London blue topaz. “The crown represented such

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KSIS Radio 1050 AM

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473 Workers in Kansas City Face Layoffs. Here's the Good News

473 Kansas City, Missouri workers learned they will be jobless starting in early February, but there's good news, too.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

dailykansascitynews.com

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas celebrates major election results as Missouri voters reject controversial ballot measures

Kansas City, Missouri – A congressional map that would have split Kansas City three ways will stay off the books. An effort to roll back reproductive rights also failed. For Mayor Quinton Lucas, last week’s election delivered several reasons to celebrate. Lucas praised Missouri voters after they rejected...

Kansas City, MO · 19h

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Kansas City’s iconic Municipal Auditorium and Music Hall prepare for major makeover under newly approved plan

Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City’s next big convention project begins with places that have already held generations of memories. A newly approved vision plan puts restoration at the center of an effort to prepare Bartle Hall, Municipal Auditorium and the Music Hall for decades of future use.

Kansas City, MO · 18h

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Kansas, WyCo leaders reach new agreement on Chiefs stadium project

The agreement finalizes the boundaries of the state's STAR bond district, the locals sales tax pledge area and clears the way for the appointment of Watson to the Kansas Sports Facilities Authority (KSFA).

Wyandotte County, KS · 1d

kansascitymag.com

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From historic hideaways to reinvented urban districts, 12 Kansas City neighborhoods with character, charm and personality all their own

Kansas City has never been a one-size-fits-all kind of town. And nowhere is that more apparent than in its neighborhoods. Are you a Brookside bungalow person or more of a River Market loft dweller? Do you dream of a grand Victorian in Hyde Park, a Saturday morning stroll through downtown Parkville or a neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name in Waldo?

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Kansas City man takes on mission to clean up 36 blocks, one piece of litter at a time

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One Kansas City man is taking neighborhood cleanup into his own hands, picking up litter one block at a time and encouraging others to do the same. John Tancredi has spent years helping clean up Kansas City neighborhoods. He first got involved through the Blue River Cleanup before organizing a neighborhood cleanup sponsored by the Center School District to remove trash near bus stops.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KCTV 5

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‘People first:’ United Market sees success in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Linwood Shopping Center was bustling on Sunday afternoon. Many were heading into United Market KC, which is soon set to celebrate being open for 6 months. Owner and operator Anthony Estrada says they’ve seen success since opening the doors in May. “We average...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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PortKC committee advances $1.49 billion bond plan for Country Club Plaza redevelopment

A PortKC committee approved a $1.49 billion bond plan for the Country Club Plaza redevelopment, the second of three approvals needed.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KCTV 5

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1 in 3 Kansas City-area households can’t afford basic needs, United Way data shows

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Nearly 4 in 10 Kansas City-area households are below the ALICE threshold, meaning they are not below the poverty line but still struggle to pay for basic needs, according to data from United Way of Greater Kansas City. What the ALICE data measures. ALICE stands...

Kansas City, MO · 14h

grouptourmagazine.com

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This Veterans Day, Honor Service & Sacrifice at These Memorials

Communities around the nation will salute our nation’s veterans this week, just as they have done every Nov. 11 since the first anniversary of the end of World War I in 1919—though the holiday was then known as Armistice Day, as it still is in other parts of the world. Wherever your group finds itself on Veterans Day, they are likely to find a fitting way to pay tribute to those who served and those who paid the ultimate price. One of the nation’s marquee tributes takes place at Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery, with a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a parade of colors from veterans organizations, and, traditionally, a speech from the president or vice president.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KCTV 5

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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 · 23h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Missouri Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

Some restaurants earn their reputation through marketing budgets and Instagram filters, and then there’s LC’s Bar-B-Q in Kansas City, Missouri, which earns its reputation the old-fashioned way: through smoke, patience, and meat so good it makes you question every life choice that kept you away this long. If...

Kansas City, MO · 2d