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The Kansas City Beacon

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Residents question KCK school officials about parent communication, special education

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools: Board Listening & Learning Session (Oct. 19, 2026) By Kenneth Heermann, Kansas City Documenter See more about this meeting at Documenters.org Summary Notes KCKPS Strategic Plan and Priorities Student Learning and Pathways People and Talent Retention and Growth Supportive School Climate and Positive Student Experience Family and Community Partnerships and […] The post Residents question KCK school officials about parent communication, special education appeared first on The Beacon .

Kansas City, KS · 1d

KCTV 5

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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 · 1d
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The Wichita Beacon

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Wyandotte County looks at giving back some local leverage in Chiefs stadium deal

Following the dismissal of its lawsuit against the state of Kansas, Wyandotte County’s local government may soon repeal protections it had passed to have a stronger voice in negotiations surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs’ move across the state line.  During a 5:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners is scheduled to […] The post Wyandotte County looks at giving back some local leverage in Chiefs stadium deal appeared first on The Beacon .

Wyandotte County, KS · 2d

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Leawood council rebuffs last-ditch effort to save historic city hall

Leawood City Council members on Monday rebuffed a last-ditch request by a former councilmember to allow fundraising to save the 73-year-old former city hall building. Former councilmember Debra Filla presented the city council with a request to set up a working committee of city staff, residents, the Leawood Foundation, city council and commission members that would seek pledges to raise $1 million in the next year and a half toward repairs and remediation needed to keep the building.

Leawood, KS · 1d
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FOX4 News Kansas City

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Chiefs new stadium deadline extended

Kansas City, KS · 1d

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Audit finds KC rental program noncompliant with law

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Kansas City Developer Locks Up 175,000 Square Feet in West Bottoms

W. 13th St. & Hickory St. — Approximate Molzer Redevelopment Buildings. Kansas City developer Zach Molzer announced Monday that his firm has put roughly 175,000 square feet of brick-and-timber buildings in the historic West Bottoms under contract, teaming up with investment partner Free Heel Capital. A redevelopment plan is still in the works, with no details yet on what the buildings will become.

Kansas City, MO · 4d

The Kansas City Star

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Where to hear live jazz in Kansas City, from 18th & Vine to Waldo

For nearly three decades, Kansas City native Chalis O’Neal has been playing trumpet, performing at jazz venues throughout the metro and contributing to the city’s longstanding musical tradition. From Vine Street Brewing Co. in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District to Stock Hill and Lonnie’s Reno Club, O’Neal has performed at establishments offering audiences different ways to experience Kansas City’s jazz scene. He also recommends the Blue Room and Ted’s Taproom, which he describes as a newer destination for live jazz, food and drinks. Although Kansas City has a number of established jazz clubs, O’Neal says the music extends well beyond traditional performance venues, with restaurants, breweries and neighborhood bars regularly featuring local musicians. “Kansas City has a great jazz scene,” O’Neal said. “I believe I heard there’s over 50 venues around town, not necessarily jazz clubs, but 50 venues that offer jazz.” Vine Street Brewing Co. On Wednesday evenings, the upstairs taproom at Vine Street Brewing Co. becomes a gathering place for some of Kansas City’s jazz musicians, who come together to improvise, exchange ideas and create music in real time. The weekly jam session, known as “Office Hours,” is led by Kansas City trombonist Marcus Lewis and

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Wyandotte County has 18 abandoned cemeteries. Neighbors are helping preserve their history

Nakia Hope-Paul remembers going to visit the Old Quindaro Cemetery ever since she was a little girl. Her grandmother was buried there, alongside her ancestors who escaped enslavement across the river in Missouri. Whenever she pays her respects, she admires the Signal Tree, which has stood watch over the cemetery...

Wyandotte County, KS · 7d

KCTV 5

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Kansas City moves forward on restoration of historic convention center and Municipal Auditorium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As Municipal Auditorium gets set for the return of UMKC basketball, the city is announcing big plans for restoration to the building. On Thursday, Kansas City approved a resolution sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas to move forward with the Kansas City Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium Vision Plan.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KSHB 41 Action News

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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 · 1d

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KC Mayor Quinton Lucas Says He's Not Done, Eyes 2028 Run After Big Election Night

Jackson County voters’ approval of a decade-long renewal of the quarter-cent COMBAT sales tax was among the regional election results Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas discussed Wednesday. Lucas said he expects to remain involved in public life after his mayoral term ends in August 2027, and cast the election results as a sign that local voices are gaining ground ahead of 2028.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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CCMC Named 2026 Merit Award Winner by Kansas Department of Commerce

Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been recognized as a 2026 Merit Award Winner in the Healthcare/Non-Profit category at the Kansas Department of Commerce's annual To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony. The prestigious event, held October 8 in Overland Park, celebrates businesses, organizations, and individuals whose leadership, innovation, and...

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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Lyda: Wyandot Warrior Documentary on PBS

Throughout November, KCKPL is celebrating the rich, diverse culture, history, and traditions of Native people in our community! We are proud to care for and share a collection of Wyandot Nation of Kansas historical documents, images, and letters in our Kansas Room Collection at Main Library. In July, Main Library hosted Trespassers Beware, an interactive display highlighting the life and work of the Conley sisters and their fight to preserve Huron Cemetery, now known as the Wyandot National Burial Ground.

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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Kansas voters turned out in historic numbers, driven by high-stakes races and ballot issues

Kansas voters turned out in high numbers on Tuesday to weigh in on contentious races for governor and the U.S. Senate. The Kansas secretary of state’s office said at least 1 million votes were cast, and officials think that’s in the state's top three for voter turnout in a nonpresidential election year.

Kansas · 2d

KCTV 5

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High turnout, shifting power in Kansas Legislature leave voters hopeful for compromises in Topeka

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The campaign advertisements are finally off the air and yard signs are coming down, but voters across the Kansas City metro say their work is far from finished following an Election Day that shifted the balance of power across Kansas. In Johnson and Wyandotte counties,...

Kansas · 2d

University Daily Kansan

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2026 midterm elections: Cindy Holscher’s cannabis policy affirms Lawrence behavior

Recreational and medical cannabis use is a hot-button topic for voters in Kansas. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher has made it one of her biggest campaign issues, alongside data center plans and cost-of-living improvements. Since 2024, Kansas has been surrounded by states that have legalized recreational or medical marijuana, or...

Lawrence, KS · 4d

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Eating At Rozzelle Court Feels Like Lunching In An Italian Courtyard In Kansas City

Kansas City has plenty of lunch spots, but very few of them come with stone columns, a fountain in the middle of the room, and a glass roof overhead. One of them sits inside a famous art museum, and it looks more like a courtyard in Italy than a place to grab a sandwich.

Kansas City, MO · 7d

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This Weekend in Kansas City: November 6–8

November 6–7 We’ll start with pets. Kansas City Pet Fest, a two-day festival at the American Royal Center, is chock-full of fun for pets and their owners. There’ll be dock dog diving competitions, trick displays, bird shows, obedience classes—even Hiss & Tell cat consultations. Plus tons of vendors and animal rescues on hand.

Kansas City, MO · 3d

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Nursing home operating without water, residents say it’s linked to bacteria investigation

RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Residents of a Riverside skilled nursing rehab facility have lived without running water for several days. Some residents tell FOX4 they’ve been told the water isn’t safe to use. According to the city of Riverside, both police and fire were called to Pinnacle Point...

Riverside, MO · 4d