Mayor Christal Watson told the board that participating in the FBI Citizens Academy taught her a lot about the challenges of policing.
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Jackson County’s 2nd District candidates talk property taxes, stadiums and data centers
Whoever wins in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary will run unopposed in the general election to represent eastern Kansas City and northern Raytown.
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These five candidates want to represent all of Jackson County in the legislature
Incumbents Jalen Anderson and Donna Peyton are fending off primary challenges in the 1st and 2nd at-large districts, respectively. The candidates weigh in on property taxes, public transit and the future of Truman Sports Complex
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WyCo spending requests double remaining balance of $5 million American Royal development fee
Approximately $1.5 million is left to allocate from the American Royal’s payment for its new campus near 118th Street and State Avenue.
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FAQ: Kansas City’s two $750 million water and sewer bond questions explained
The ballot language, the history, the projects and the money. Here’s everything you need to know about Kansas City’s Aug. 4 water and sewer bond questions.
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Meet the Republican primary candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education
The winner of this election will face Democrat Amy Diediker for a spot on the board this November.
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Kansas City reparations commission expects to publish draft report this fall
The panel, established by the City Council, is exploring remedies for past discrimination against the city’s Black community.
Posted inHealth
‘We want to reach everyone’: Kansas City church and health leaders promise to fight for those facing Medicaid cuts
New work requirements and twice-yearly eligibility checks are expected to cause millions of adults to lose Medicaid coverage.
Posted inHealth
$31.5 million for uninsured Kansas Citians goes to the same six providers
The city may change how the health levy tax dollars designated for indigent care are allocated. Health leaders want a new bidding process.
Posted inEconomics
Troost Avenue businesses miss out on World Cup bump
But owners didn’t expect a surge of customers anyway.