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Missouri under fire after Gov. Kehoe touted SNAP aid that wasn’t new: ‘Shameful’ “It was, quite frankly, shameful,” said one Kansas City lawmaker.

Missouri under fire after Gov. Kehoe touted SNAP aid that wasn’t new: ‘Shameful’ A story by @kacen.bsky.social and Laura Bauer.

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KC firefighter drove SUV drunk on Missouri 152. He’s still on the job. The Kansas City firefighter was heading the wrong way on the divided highway. It took stop sticks to bring his SUV to a halt.

KC firefighter drove SUV drunk on Missouri 152. He’s still on the job. A story via @judylt.bsky.social
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Missouri’s new map carves 70,000 minority residents out of Kansas City district An internal review of the map shows that the 5th District will see an 8.5% increase in white residents and a 9.1% decrease in minority residents.

Leonard Graham, a longtime resident of Kansas City, will soon be one of 70,000 minority residents included in a newly established district created by a gerrymandered congressional map signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe.

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KC fire captain faces charges alleging assault of co-worker at KC Current match The alleged assault occurred during a Kansas City Current soccer match, and the victim was on duty at the time.

KC fire captain faces charges alleging assault of co-worker at KC Current match. A story from @judylt.bsky.social
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Why Jackson County won’t charge people who signed anti-gerrymander petition twice The announcement came roughly a week after Missouri GOP officials deployed maneuvers to stifle a campaign that seeks to strike down the state’s congressional map.

Jackson County Prosecutor has decided not to charge individuals who signed the anti-gerrymander petition twice. Here's the story via @kacen.bsky.social

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Inside Missouri governor’s closed-door talks as Royals eye stadium move The meetings, revealed in records obtained by The Star, illustrate the significant role the governor is playing in the fight over both teams.

Inside Missouri governor’s closed-door talks as Royals eye stadium move. A story via @kacen.bsky.social
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Two-stepping is the soul of KC’s Black community. Its biggest competition turned 20 Two-stepping is as quintessentially Kansas City as jazz or barbecue. The Big StepOff, an annual competition in KC, just hosted its 20th anniversary event.

Growing up in Kansas City, learning to two-step was essential. Please enjoy this wonderful story about the art form from my colleague Alexa Stone.

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More than 650K Missourians will lose food assistance next month amid shutdown States across the country are likely to be impacted, but neighboring Kansas had not yet made a similar announcement.

More than 650K Missourians will lose food assistance next month amid shutdown. A story from @kacen.bsky.social
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‘No Kings’ 2.0 rally takes over Kansas City on nationwide day of Trump protests Throngs of KC-area residents took their outrage and fear to the streets, along with their signs and costumes, for ‘No Kings’ events.

‘No Kings’ 2.0 rally takes over Kansas City on nationwide day of Trump protests. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social, @eleanorcnash.bsky.social, @bypjgreen.bsky.social and Kendrick Calfee

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Young Republicans’ ties to Kansas politicians scrutinized after racist text scandal GOP officials are facing tough questions about their connections to staffers associated with hateful messages revealed this week.

The connections of Young Republicans to Kansas politicians are under scrutiny following a scandal involving a racist text. Here's the latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Missouri says 100K signatures to repeal voting map aren’t valid. That’s not all The legal actions illustrate a remarkable attempt to thwart Missourians from striking down the map that splits Kansas City.

Missouri says 100K signatures to repeal voting map aren’t valid. That’s not all. Here’s the latest via @kacen.bsky.social
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NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. n.pr/4qjVMDS

KCI refuses to air Kristi Noem’s TSA video blaming shutdown on Democrats Kansas City International Airport’s denial comes as major airports across the country have also refused to play the video at security lines

KCI refuses to air Kristi Noem’s TSA video blaming the shutdown on Democrats. A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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After fourth DWI conviction, former KCFD captain gets brief jail time & probation Former KC fire captain Christopher Siegel stayed employed more than a year after his 4th DWI. He was sentenced in Clay County on Tuesday.

After fourth DWI conviction, former KCFD captain gets brief jail time & probation. A story from @judylt.bsky.social

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Kansas Young Republicans disbanded after leak of hateful, racist messages One group chat member, who has since been fired as a spokesperson for AG Kris Kobach, reportedly used the N-word more than a dozen times.

Kansas Young Republicans disbanded after leak of hateful, racist messages. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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Trump’s threat to cut back pay for federal workers would be ‘devastating’ in KC “There is no certainty at all,” said Jefferson Suchman, who represents U.S. Department of Labor employees in Kansas City.

Trump's proposal to reduce pay for federal workers would have a devastating impact in Kansas City. The latest from @kacen.bsky.social

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Missouri’s ‘Let Politicians Lie Act’ takes center stage in fight over abortion The ongoing legal fight is largely by design, marking the latest salvo in Republican officials’ yearslong effort to halt abortion access.

Missouri’s ‘Let Politicians Lie Act’ takes center stage in fight over abortion - A story by @kacen.bsky.social
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KC-area cancer patient depends on tax credit. Will Congress let it expire? A single shot she must receive every other week costs around $10,000 each time, she said.

KC-area cancer patient depends on tax credit. Will Congress let it expire? A story by @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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Democrat to challenge Roger Marshall next year for U.S. Senate seat in Kansas Christy Davis believes she knows rural Kansas better than U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall. The former USDA official is challenging him in 2026.

Democrat to challenge Roger Marshall next year for U.S. Senate seat in Kansas - via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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Missouri National Guard to help ICE with statewide deportations, governor says The announcement comes as the first-year governor has tried to align himself more closely with the Trump administration in recent months.

Missouri National Guard to help ICE with statewide deportations, governor says. A story via @kacen.bsky.social
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Mizzou leader declares ‘crime crisis’ after shooting. Will guns be discussed? The shooting just hours before the popular homecoming parade has renewed a protracted dispute over violent crime and gun violence.

Mizzou leader declares ‘crime crisis’ after shooting. Will guns be discussed? Here’s the latest via @kacen.bsky.social
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Trump threatens to move World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities. What about KC? Trump’s threat has sparked questions about whether Kansas City could be a target.

Trump threatens to move World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities. What about KC? Here’s the story from @kacen.bsky.social
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This high-stakes Johnson County trial could reshape abortion access in Kansas In a trial that started Friday in Johnson County, abortion providers are challenging Kansas laws that they say are designed to scare and shame women out of terminating pregnancies.

This high-stakes Johnson County trial could reshape abortion access in Kansas. My colleague @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social lays out the details.

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In last push before recall vote, Frank White says his replacements would be worse Frank White Jr., who could be recalled Tuesday as Jackson County Executive, claims that his recall could lead to further discord in county government.

In last push before recall vote, Frank White says his replacements would be worse.
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IHOPKC founder should never return to church leadership role, new report says A return by IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle to any church leadership role, the panel wrote in its report, would not be “scripturally sound.”

IHOPKC founder should never return to church leadership role, new report says. Read more the report from my colleague @judylt.bsky.social
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Jackson County finds Manny Abarca’s conduct toward staff likely ‘inappropriate’ “I will not be bullied into silance by intimidation or retaliation. I will continue to shine a light on mismanagement,” said embattled Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca.

Jackson County finds Manny Abarca’s conduct toward staff likely ‘inappropriate’
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Kansas’ Roger Marshall, a doctor, weighs in on Trump’s Tylenol & autism claims Sen. Roger Marshall, who spent decades as a practicing OB-GYN, said he believes “using Tylenol short-term” during pregnancies is “OK.”

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, who is also a practicing OB-GYN, shares his thoughts on Donald Trump's claims regarding Tylenol and autism.

Here's the latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Facing fierce opposition, Missouri governor will sign new congressional map The governor’s signature will come roughly two weeks after a special legislative session aimed at representative and direct democracy in Missouri.

Despite strong opposition, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to sign a new congressional map. My colleague @kacen.bsky.social writes that Kehoe will sign the bill during a closed-door ceremony on Sunday.

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There’s a growing number of these lawsuits fighting employment actions related to comments about Charlie Kirk — and some early signs of success. A federal judge ordered a South Dakota professor reinstated on Wednesday.

Ex-Kansas employee ousted over Charlie Kirk comment sues education department Katie Allen accused KSDE of “bowing to the vigilante clamoring” by terminating her employment after she called Kirk’s death “well deserved.”

Katie Allen accused KSDE of “bowing to the vigilante clamoring” by terminating her employment after she called Kirk’s death “well deserved.”