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Blue River Cleanup Targets Trash, Invasive Species

Leftover pandemic money funding $5 million effort along Kansas City waterway

by Abigail Landwehr

Civic Affairs

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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

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Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

A Long History of Lost Local Sports Franchises

by Brian Burnes

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