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Elections

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Elections

Here’s what Crispin Rea says he’ll prioritize in his bid for Kansas City mayor

Here’s what Crispin Rea says he’ll prioritize in his bid for Kansas City mayor
The councilmember said voters will decide next year what kind of city they want for the next decade when they pick the next mayor.
May 18, 2026 at 3:41 PM

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Longtime Kansas City TV anchor Cynthia Newsome dies after cancer battle

Updated May 20, 2026 at 4:23 PM

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Updated May 21, 2026 at 9:48 AM

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May 21, 2026 at 9:28 PM

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May 21, 2026 at 5:33 PM

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May 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
See who’s entered the race so far to be the next mayor of Kansas City
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See who’s entered the race so far to be the next mayor of Kansas City

May 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Following ballot saga, Platte County Republicans disavow 4 independent candidates
Platte County

Following ballot saga, Platte County Republicans disavow 4 independent candidates

May 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Court changes ballot language for effort to repeal Missouri maps — again
Government & Politics

Court changes ballot language for effort to repeal Missouri maps — again

Updated May 3, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Will popular Kansas City-area pastor challenge Roger Marshall? Key decision looms
Government & Politics

Will popular Kansas City-area pastor challenge Roger Marshall? Key decision looms

Updated April 24, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Data center opponents wanted new leaders in Independence. Then 2 incumbents lost
Jackson County

Data center opponents wanted new leaders in Independence. Then 2 incumbents lost

Updated April 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
KC Mayor Quinton Lucas applauds city for passing earnings tax, asks for change
Local

KC Mayor Quinton Lucas applauds city for passing earnings tax, asks for change

Updated April 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Poll sign said only citizens can vote. KC voters wonder ‘what was the reason’
Government & Politics

Poll sign said only citizens can vote. KC voters wonder ‘what was the reason’

April 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
These are the Kansas City-area election results you might have missed
Elections

These are the Kansas City-area election results you might have missed

Updated April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Recap of KC-area elections on the Missouri April 7 ballot
Elections

Recap of KC-area elections on the Missouri April 7 ballot

April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Voters soundly pass bond for Independence schools. See who will serve on board
Elections

Voters soundly pass bond for Independence schools. See who will serve on board

Updated April 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Former Parkville police officer ousts incumbent. See who joins Board of Aldermen
Elections

Former Parkville police officer ousts incumbent. See who joins Board of Aldermen

Updated April 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
See election results for Center School Board race in south KC
Elections

See election results for Center School Board race in south KC

Updated April 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM
See which candidates won seats on Blue Springs school board in Tuesday election
Elections

See which candidates won seats on Blue Springs school board in Tuesday election

Updated April 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
See who won and lost in election for Lee’s Summit School Board
Elections

See who won and lost in election for Lee’s Summit School Board

Updated April 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Kansas City voters overwhelmingly renew 1% earnings tax for five more years
Elections

Kansas City voters overwhelmingly renew 1% earnings tax for five more years

Updated April 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Election results: Here’s who will be Lee’s Summit’s new mayor
Elections

Election results: Here’s who will be Lee’s Summit’s new mayor

Updated April 7, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Voters pass Lee’s Summit funding measure to raise teacher salaries
Elections

Voters pass Lee’s Summit funding measure to raise teacher salaries

Updated April 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
North Kansas City parks advocate earns seat on City Council over incumbent
Elections

North Kansas City parks advocate earns seat on City Council over incumbent

Updated April 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
See Blue Springs election results, who won seats on City Council in close races
Elections

See Blue Springs election results, who won seats on City Council in close races

April 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Two new faces elected to Independence City Council in wake of data center backlash
Elections

Two new faces elected to Independence City Council in wake of data center backlash

Updated April 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
3 candidates win Lee’s Summit City Council seats. 2 others lead by narrow margin
Elections

3 candidates win Lee’s Summit City Council seats. 2 others lead by narrow margin

April 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Hickman Mills approves bond to help with budget crisis, taps new district leaders
Elections

Hickman Mills approves bond to help with budget crisis, taps new district leaders

April 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Incumbents win 2 open seats on the North Kansas City Schools Board of Education
Elections

Incumbents win 2 open seats on the North Kansas City Schools Board of Education

April 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Newcomer joins two incumbents on Park Hill School Board. See who won
Elections

Newcomer joins two incumbents on Park Hill School Board. See who won

April 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM

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