Voter GuideMeet the candidates who want to lead Independence in face of data center, changeFour candidates, including one incumbent City Council member, are competing for two at-large seats on the seven-person council.March 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM
See which counties in the Kansas City metro have grown most in the last 5 yearsMarch 30, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Kitchen blaze, high wind fuel massive Smithville fire that engulfed strip mallUpdated March 31, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Olathe schools cut staff, raise class sizes as special ed funding falls shortMarch 31, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Sundown Lounge the wrong name for KC bar: Current fans were offended | OpinionUpdated March 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Voter GuideThese candidates want to lead Hickman Mills through crisis, into next chapterMarch 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Voter GuideMeet the seven candidates vying for seats on the Parkville Board of AldermenUpdated March 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Voter GuideFour candidates fight to join the Park Hill School District Board of EducationMarch 31, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Voter GuideHalf of the Blue Springs City Council is on the April 7 ballot. See who’s runningMarch 31, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Voter GuideWho is on your KC-area ballot? Your voter guide to the April 7 electionUpdated March 31, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Government & PoliticsJackson County leader drops Congress run. One GOP candidate from KC metro remainsMarch 31, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Voter GuideMeet the six candidates fighting for a spot on the North Kansas City CouncilMarch 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Voter GuideGet to know the two candidates aiming to be the next mayor of IndependenceUpdated March 30, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Voter GuideYour guide to voting on the Blue Springs school board in AprilUpdated March 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Government & PoliticsCould anti-tax voters complicate key Kansas City earnings tax vote?Updated March 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
ElectionsWhy Kansas City’s earnings tax is the ‘most critical’ item on your spring ballotUpdated March 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Voter GuideBlue Springs to vote on money for sewer improvements in April 7 electionMarch 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideMeet candidates vying for seats on North Kansas City Schools Board of EducationMarch 28, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Voter GuideTwo candidates competing to replace long-time Grain Valley MayorMarch 27, 2026 at 12:24 PM
ElectionsMeet the candidates running for Center school board in Kansas CityUpdated March 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Voter GuideWhat’s at stake in Independence’s vote on $60 million school bondMarch 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideVoters will choose between 4 new candidates for Independence school boardMarch 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalDouble sales tax or quadruple property tax? KC has few options if E-tax vote failsMarch 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Jackson CountyFacing budget crisis, Hickman Mills seeks help from voters with $20 million bondUpdated March 19, 2026 at 11:32 PM
ElectionsKansas City area to choose mayors, school boards April 7. Here’s how to vote earlyMarch 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Jackson CountyIncoming AI data center has roiled Independence. What do mayoral hopefuls think?March 18, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Olathe NewsOlathe voters pass $389M bond for new schools, plus more upgrades on the wayMarch 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Olathe NewsOlathe Schools asks voters for $389M in March special elections. What’s at stake?February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsIndependence voters choose top picks in mayoral, council primary. See the winnersFebruary 3, 2026 at 9:59 PM