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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

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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

Personal Safety

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Spotlight on Prosecutorial Priorities

by Mary Sanchez

Election 2024

Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race

Meet the Candidates

by Mary Sanchez

Personal Safety

Kansas and Missouri Lawmakers Tried Funding AI Weapon Detection Technology. How Does it Work?

ZeroEyes now is in 42 states, including Kansas and Missouri

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Kansas City Launches New Effort to Counter Gun Violence

Candid Conversations with At-Risk Men Who Could be Victims or Perpetrators

by Mary Sanchez

History

Overland Park Man Recalls Surprise Joyride with Patty Hearst

50th Anniversary of Abduction by the Symbionese Liberation Army

by Ruth Baum Bigus

News & Issues

Children Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence

‘Tomorrow is Not Promised’

by Mary Sanchez

Commentary

Kansas City Looks to Faith Leaders as First Responders

Offering Comfort After Super Bowl Celebration Shootings

by Bill Tammeus

News & Issues

Some Cities Rethinking Technology that Listens for Gunshots

More than 150 U.S. cities use ShotSpotter

by Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline

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