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Report finds crime rates decreased across Kansas in 2024
A new report compiled by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation found that overall, crime rates decreased statewide in 2024.
Jackson County lawmakers hit roadblock to cap commercial property assessments, extend appeal deadlin
Jackson County lawmakers’ fight to bring relief for commercial property owners may have come to a standstill.
Jackson County lawmakers hit roadblock to cap commercial property assessments, extend appeal deadline
Jackson County Legislators discussed the ordinances. One would cap the commercial property tax assessments at 15%. The second ...
Carpet installer accused of sexually assaulting Peculiar child
A man believed to have recorded the sexual assault of a teenager in Kansas was found and arrested in Missouri. Tens of ...
Recall Frank White effort has enough signatures to force election, election board confirms
Supporters of an effort to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White turned in enough valid signatures to force a recall ...
As WNBA snubs Kansas City, UMKC athletes hopeful for future
The WNBA won't be coming to Kansas City anytime soon, after announcing expansion plans for Cleveland, Philadelphia and ...
Shawnee resident heads to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest as youngest competitor
Jackson County’s charter specifies that a recall election must happen within 60 days of those signatures being certified.
FORECAST: Why Tuesday is the nicest day in the forecast, and what to know about the Fourth
4th OF JULY: Hot and humid with highs in the low 90s, a heat index near 100, and south winds at 10 mph. There is a slim 20% chance for spotty storms in the afternoon, but we will likely be dry for ...