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Personal Safety

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

Whether Johnson wins or loses in the general, Jackson County will elect its first Black female prosecutor in November. She faces Republican Tracey Chappel in November. The winner will take over for prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who did not run for reelection.

by Peggy Lowe, KCUR 89.3

Personal Safety

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Spotlight on Prosecutorial Priorities

by Mary Sanchez

News & Issues

Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals

'Jackson County Dropped the Ball'

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

News & Issues

After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?

History Shows You Win Some, You Lose Some When it Comes to Stadium Proposals

by Brian Burnes

News & Issues

Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark

Intense Campaign Ends in Overwhelming Rejection

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

A Long History of Lost Local Sports Franchises

by Brian Burnes

News & Issues

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

Changing Mindsets Around a 'Huge Issue'

by Mary Sanchez

News & Issues

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

The teams call the deals historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

by Savannah Hawley-Bates, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

Jackson County Voters Scramble for More Information Before April 2 Vote

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats

Crossroads Stadium Location Considered in the 1960s

by Brian Burnes

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Jackson County

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

Whether Johnson wins or loses in the general, Jackson County will elect its first Black female prosecutor in November. She faces Republican Tracey Chappel in November. The winner will take over for prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who did not run for reelection.

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Spotlight on Prosecutorial Priorities

Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals

'Jackson County Dropped the Ball'

After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?

History Shows You Win Some, You Lose Some When it Comes to Stadium Proposals

Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark

Intense Campaign Ends in Overwhelming Rejection

Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

A Long History of Lost Local Sports Franchises

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

Changing Mindsets Around a 'Huge Issue'

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

The teams call the deals historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

Jackson County Voters Scramble for More Information Before April 2 Vote

When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats

Crossroads Stadium Location Considered in the 1960s

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Jackson County

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

Whether Johnson wins or loses in the general, Jackson County will elect its first Black female prosecutor in November. She faces Republican Tracey Chappel in November. The winner will take over for prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who did not run for reelection.

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Spotlight on Prosecutorial Priorities

Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals

'Jackson County Dropped the Ball'

After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?

History Shows You Win Some, You Lose Some When it Comes to Stadium Proposals

Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark

Intense Campaign Ends in Overwhelming Rejection

Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

A Long History of Lost Local Sports Franchises

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

Changing Mindsets Around a 'Huge Issue'

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

The teams call the deals historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

Jackson County Voters Scramble for More Information Before April 2 Vote

When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats

Crossroads Stadium Location Considered in the 1960s

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