KMBC 9 News Kansas City
Hope Leadership Academy opens new Kansas City building as enrollment triples
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- Hope Leadership Academy opens new Kansas City building as enrollment triples
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Hope Leadership Academy has a lot more room to grow after moving into a new Kansas City building. Students, parents and staff gathered Thursday night for a ribbon-cutting and tours of the new facility. The tuition-free public charter school, which serves preschool through fifth grade, had only about seven weeks to prepare the building before opening its doors.
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- Strong winds damage Flying H Ranch in Raymore as storms hit Kansas City metro
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Storms left behind some serious damage in the metro area. Take a look at this video from NewsChopper 9 over the Flying H Ranch, which is south of Kansas City.
Strong winds blew out an entire section of this indoor roping and barrel racing arena.
#weather #kansascity #storms #stormdamage
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- Jackson County executive Phil LeVota responds after being indicted
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Jackson County’s interim executive is facing five federal charges and now he’s responding to the allegations.
Phil LeVota pleaded not guilty Thursday after federal prosecutors accused him of offering a county government job in exchange for a candidate dropping out of the 2026 county executive race.
LeVota “categorically” denied the allegation.
#missouri #news #politics #breakingnews #crime #kansascity #jacksoncounty #fyp
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- ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive collects school supplies for Kansas City kids ahead of new school year
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- A school bus parked outside a Lee's Summit Hy-Vee is getting a little more crowded Thursday — and that's exactly the goal. KMBC 9 is teaming up with Hy-Vee to "Stuff the Bus" with school supplies for children served by Operation Breakthrough ahead of the new school year. People from across Lee's Summit stopped by the Hy-Vee on Southwest Ward Road on Thursday afternoon to donate backpacks, classroom supplies and other back-to-school essentials.
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- Back-to-school anxiety: Doctors share tips to help kids prepare for the first day
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Getting children ready to head back to school involves more than buying notebooks, backpacks and new clothes. Health experts say establishing a routine before the first day can help children adjust and ease some of the anxiety that comes with returning to the classroom.
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- Kansas City metro storm damage piles up as 60 mph winds snap trees and cut power
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Thunder and lightning put on quite a show in the Kansas City area overnight, and now some parts of the metro are cleaning up storm damage. Neighbors in an unincorporated part of Cass County along Jeter Road, roughly between Lee's Summit and Raymore, told reporter Martin Augustine that they love their neighborhood in part because of the tree-lined streets.
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- Parts of Kansas City metro deal with major cleanup after strong storms sweep through area
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Many areas in the Kansas City metro woke up to a mess on Thursday after strong overnight storms swept through the area.
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- Brothers file lawsuit against KCPD officers after deadly shooting
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- A new wrongful death lawsuit calls for justice after two Kansas City, Missouri, police officers shot and killed a 64-year-old man last year near a bus stop. Nick and Russell Aubrey allege in the lawsuit that Officers Joseph Gennarelli and Jacob Israel shot and killed their brother as he ran away from the officers on July 24, 2025, near The Paseo and Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard.
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- KC-area Head Start programs may face major overhaul
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- The federally funded Head Start program to help with early childhood development is facing a major overhaul. Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center has 137 children in the program from birth to 5 years old.
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- Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota indicted on federal bribery charges
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota was indicted Thursday afternoon. LeVota is charged in a five-count federal grand jury in second line indictment that was unsealed on Thursday. He's facing federal bribery and fraud charges and is accused of offering county government jobs to convince a candidate to drop out of the executive's race in 2026.
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- Kansas expungement clinic gives dozens with minor criminal convictions a second chance
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Dozens around Kansas City are getting a new lease on life after their criminal records were wiped clean.
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- Kansas City could see more storms Thursday night, though not as strong
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- Overnight storms and downpours caused damage around the Kansas City metro, and we may not be quite done with the rain yet.
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- Full comments: Jackson County interim executive Phil LeVota addresses bribery charges
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- 9:53
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Full comments: Jackson County interim executive Phil LeVota addresses bribery charges
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- LeVota denies bribery allegations in news conference
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota did not mince words in a 10-minute news conference addressing allegations of bribery after being indicted by a federal grand jury.
LeVota revealed the name of the lawmaker who reportedly wore a wire during conversations and said he categorically denies the allegations against him. MORE: https://www.kmbc.com/article/phi-levota-jackson-county-bribery-indictment/73369537
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- WATCH LIVE: Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota speaks after being indicted
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- 9:54
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- WATCH LIVE: Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota speaks after being indicted Thursday on federal bribery and fraud charges. LeVota is holding a news conference at the Jackson County Courthouse.
What we know: https://www.kmbc.com/article/phi-levota-jackson-county-bribery-indictment/73369537
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- Jackson County interim executive Phil LeVota addresses bribery charges
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Jackson County interim executive Phil LeVota addresses bribery charges
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- LeVota denies bribery allegations, says DaRon McGee wore wire during conversations
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- LeVota denies bribery allegations, says DaRon McGee wore wire during conversations
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- BREAKING: Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota indicted in alleged bribery scheme
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- LeVota is charged in a five-count federal grand jury in second line indictment that was unsealed on Thursday.
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- Docks, boats flipped after storm damage in Raymore, MIssouri
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Areas between Lee's Summit, Raymore and Pleasant Hill saw damage after a potential downburst came through overnight.
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- Back to school lunch ideas
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- Back to school lunch ideas
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- 🌪️ Tornado or downburst winds?
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- 🌪️ Tornado or downburst? Here’s the latest on last night’s damaging severe thunderstorm, which cut a path through Belton, Raymore, Creekmoor, Lake Winnebago, and Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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- Missouri's 2026 tax-free weekend starts Aug. 7
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Hoping to save on school supplies? This weekend might be your weekend to shop. Here's which items will be tax-free in Missouri this weekend.
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- Storm damage reported in Cass County after overnight storms
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Evergy is tracking power outages across the metro
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- Kansas City Weather Forecast Thursday, August 6, 2026
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- 4:14
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- Kansas City Weather Forecast Thursday, August 6, 2026
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- Thursday's 9 Things To Know: Leavenworth Immigration Detention Center sold to DHS - Aug. 6, 2026
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Kansas City 9 Things To Know- Aug. 6, 2026
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- Downtown Kansas City data center proposal rejected by Planning Commission on Wednesday
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Kansas City's City Planning Commission voted Wednesday to deny a proposed 20-story downtown data center. The project, proposed by Miami-based Revitalization Unlimited, called for a 20-story, 384-foot tower with about 140,880 square feet of space. The building would mainly be used for data center operations, and on the ground floor there would be a coffee shop and some retail space.
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- Kansas City Is the Star of 'Ted Lasso' Season 4
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- 'Ted Lasso' season 4 premiered with a Kansas City-focused episode featuring the KC Current, CPKC Stadium, Gates Bar-B-Q, the Country Club Plaza and other iconic local landmarks.
Fans celebrated the season premiere tonight.
KMBC's Beth Carlson has more.
#kansascity #tedlasso #soccer #tv #kc #believe #fyp
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- 'Ted Lasso' fans celebrate as Kansas City landmarks and KC Current debut in season 4
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Season four of the popular sitcom Ted Lasso premiered this week, featuring several iconic Kansas City locations as the cast explored Ted Lasso's (played by Jason Sudeikis) hometown.
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- Kansas City weather forecast for August 6, 2026: Heavy rain overnight, flood watch in place
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Kansas City weather forecast for August 6, 2026: Heavy rain overnight, flood watch in place
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- Jackson County reviewing ballot shortage after long lines at Lee's Summit polling places
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Long lines and a temporary paper ballot shortage at two Lee's Summit polling places during Tuesday's primary election are prompting Jackson County election officials to review what happened before November.
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- CoreCivic sells Leavenworth jail to U.S. Homeland Security
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A Leavenworth, Kansas, detention center, currently managed by ICE, is now under new ownership. CoreCivic sold the Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth to the United States government and the Department of Homeland Security for $238.4 million. CoreCivic said it expects the 1,033-bed facility to continue to operate under its existing management contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The terms of those contracts may be modified due to the new ownership.
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- Jackson County government leadership will have a major shakeup after November election
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A major leadership change is in store for Jackson County government. Following Tuesday's primary, Venessa Huskey will be back. She won her primary and will run unopposed in the fall. Chair Donna Peyton won her primary and faces a fall challenge she's expected to win. Longtime incumbent Jalen Anderson lost his primary to Carla Fields. The other six legislators did not seek reelection. It means there will be at least seven new legislators.
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- Kansas Republicans calling for party to unite after crowded primary election
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Republican gubernatorial nominee Ty Masterson is calling for the Kansas GOP to unite behind him as he looks to retake the Governor's office for the party. Masterson emerged from a crowded Republican primary Tuesday night with a dominant win.
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- No longer GEHA Field: Arrowhead Stadium will once again be known by one name
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Kansas City Chiefs are saying goodbye to GEHA Field. The Chiefs and the Government Employees Health Association announced that while GEHA will remain a partner, Arrowhead Stadium will once again be known as just that — Arrowhead Stadium.
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- Missouri congressional map opponents sue after secretary of state calls referendum 'unconstitutio...
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A group that gathered more than 300,000 signatures challenging a new Missouri congressional map that largely favors Republicans has sued the Missouri secretary of state for his decision to toss out those signatures on Tuesday. People Not Politicians filed the lawsuit late Tuesday afternoon, just minutes after Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins declared the group's signature referendum unconstitutional.
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- Independence police searching for man wanted for child molestation, statutory rape
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Independence police are searching for 42-year-old Dustin Phegley, wanted on child molestation and statutory rape charges.
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- Kansas governor candidates divided over Chiefs stadium deal
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Tuesday's primary election cut down Kansas' candidates for governor from 10 to two. While the candidates differ on typical party lines, their opinion on the future of the new Chiefs' stadium will be a major player throughout their campaign season. #chiefs #politics #republicans #election #kansas #electionresults
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- Kansas Republicans calling for party to unite after crowded primary election
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Republican gubernatorial nominee Ty Masterson is calling for the Kansas GOP to unite behind him as he looks to retake the Governor's office for the party. Masterson emerged from a crowded Republican primary Tuesday night with a dominant win. #election #politics #kansas #electionresults #republicans #gop
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- Royals stadium rezoning clears first hurdle with unanimous Planning Commission vote
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Kansas City Planning Commission's meeting audience showed a clear "split down the middle" public, pro and con, in its discussion of moving a rezoning proposal forward for a proposed Royals stadium on Wednesday morning. The proposed rezoning plan would expand the current Urban Redevelopment (UR) boundaries by around 90 acres in and around Crown Center. Construction would advance in 10 stages starting in 2026 and continuing through 2041. The stadium has a target opening date of 2030.
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- Kansas City Aug. 5 evening weather: Wednesday showers could linger into morning commute
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Showers and storms pop up Wednesday evening and last through the night. These showers could continue through Thursday morning's commute.
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- Kansas City Chiefs reveal limited-edition Red Thursday flag for 2026
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Chiefs debuted their 2026 limited-edition flag, this year called the Red Thursday flag instead of the usual Red Friday.
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- CoreCivic sells Leavenworth detention center to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- CoreCivic has sold the Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth to the United States government and the Department of Homeland Security.
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- Group files lawsuit after Missouri Secretary of State rules referendum on new congressional map '...
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A group that gathered more than 300,000 signatures challenging a new Missouri congressional map that largely favors Republicans has sued the Missouri secretary of state for his decision to toss out those signatures on Tuesday.
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- WATCH LIVE: Chiefs speak after rainy day of training camp.
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- 19:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- WATCH LIVE: Andy Reid, others speaking after Chiefs training camp Wednesday
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- Group challenging Missouri congressional map sues secretary of state
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- People Not Politicians filed the lawsuit late Tuesday afternoon, just minutes after Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins declared the group's signature referendum unconstitutional.
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- Back-to-school saving
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Back-to-school saving
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- Kansas City Weather Forecast Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Kansas City Weather Forecast Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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- Wednesday's 9 Things To Know: Voters overwhelmingly reject constitutional amendments- Aug. 5, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Kansas City 9 Things To Know- Aug. 5, 2026
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- Stacy Lake wins Jackson County primary as property tax frustrations drive voters
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Stacy Lake won the Democratic primary for Jackson County executive and will face Republican Alan Rolfing in November.
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- Cindy Holscher prevails in Democratic Primary in Kansas governor's race
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Kansas Senator Cindy Holscher prevailed in Tuesday's Democratic primary in the state's gubernatorial race. She will take on Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in the general election. KMBC's Beth Carlson has more.
#kansas #politics #election #electionresults #governor #news #fyp
