Democrats flipped one seat on the Kansas State Board of Education, but Republicans maintained a 6-4 majority.
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Wyandotte County has an unusual number of ‘abandoned’ cemeteries. Neighbors pitch in to maintain them
“We don’t even have enough funds to have dignity for those who we’ve lost,” Unified Government Mayor Christal Watson said at a commission meeting in August, “and that’s a tragedy to me.”
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KCK backs down in Chiefs stadium legal battle, but will it keep local protections?
Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs and Gov. Laura Kelly announced plans to build a professional football stadium in western Wyandotte County — plans that local officials said they hadn’t heard about until days before — residents have been asking their local government to stick up for them in the deal. County commissioners took notice, […]
Posted inElections
Kansans voted to not elect Supreme Court justices. So why are they and other judges on the ballot?
Whether you live in Wyandotte or Johnson County, you will see more than a dozen questions about judges on your ballot. Here’s what to know.
Posted inEducation
‘Kansas is behind’: Advocates say state needs stronger laws to prevent abuse in schools
The legislature has yet to pass Erin’s Law, mandating child abuse prevention education, and other laws advocates say could strengthen protections for children.
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Kansas state school board candidates disagree on whether parents need more influence
Republican Amy Cawvey and Democrat Jennifer Lloyd are competing for the District 1 seat on the Kansas State Board of Education.
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Johnson County voters could flip seat on right-leaning Kansas Board of Education
In November, voters will choose between Democrat Amy Diediker and Republican Jim McMullen.
Either candidate would be new to the board.
Posted inHousing
New Kansas law makes it easier to add homes to KCK lots. Could it help with shortage?
Wyandotte County has a shortage of more than 4,000 affordable homes. About 23,000 households in the county can’t afford more than $400 a month for rent, according to a report from the county’s health department. Some local leaders say making more housing types available could help. However, some lower-cost housing options such as accessory dwelling […]
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Closing time at 5 a.m.: How extended bar hours happened for World Cup in some KC spots
Missouri loosened its liquor laws for the tournament. Then Kansas City reined them in. Here are the 16 bars that landed a 5 a.m. license and the process they went through to get there.
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Wyandotte County leaders at odds with Kansas lawmaker over Chiefs stadium decisions
A state lawmaker said the Unified Government’s ordinance to support the Chiefs deal exerts too much power over Kansas negotiations. County leaders believe he’s mistaken.