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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

Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin

This marks the second time Missouri voters approved Amendment 4 to raise Kansas City's minimum threshold for funding its police department.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

Economic Opportunity

New Report Estimates AI Could Displace 110,000 Kansas City Jobs

KC Has 7th Highest Exposure Among Large Metropolitan Areas

by Ceilidh Kern

Housing

Kansas City Home Builders Push Back on Energy Efficiency Rules, Blame Them for Housing Crunch

Debating the Economics of Sustainability

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

Sustainability

Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning

'A Life-Saving Measure'

by Ceilidh Kern

Election 2024

Missouri Amendment 1: Child Care on August Primary Ballot

The amendment would open the way for the General Assembly to exempt child care businesses from property taxes in response to a chronic shortage.

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

Personal Safety

Missouri Amendment 4: What to Know About the Kansas City Police Funding Ballot Question

The constitutional amendment targets a police funding mandate that only applies to Kansas City, the lone city in Missouri without local control over its police department.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

Election 2024

FAQ: How to Vote in Kansas

KC Voter Guide 2024

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

Election 2024

FAQ: How to Vote in Missouri

KC Voter Guide 2024

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

Healthcare

Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help

The University of Kansas Health System now owns its smaller Missouri neighbor. The deal, which sparked political opposition in both states, reflects a growing trend of hospitals merging.

by Suzanne King, The Beacon

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