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Pedestrian hit by vehicle in East Side KC crash dies at hospital, police say

A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle in Kansas City this week died at a hospital Thursday morning, police said. Officers responded around 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of E. 31st Street and Mersington Ave on a reported crash involving a pedestrian. They found a pedestrian in the area that had been struck by a vehicle
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Kansas bars can stay open nearly 24/7 during World Cup. JoCo bars say thanks,...

Kansas lawmakers gave cities the option to allow almost 24/7 alcohol sales during the World Cup. But finding a Johnson County bar planning to take advantage of it may prove difficult. Olathe became just the second city to opt in after the Olathe City Council approved the measure 7-0 on...
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This Kansas BBQ Joint Is Known For Burnt Ends That Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious

Burnt ends are barbecue’s little cubes of glory. When they are smoky, sticky, caramelized, tender, and packed with deep beefy flavor, they can make an entire meal feel like it was built around the best bite on the tray. A BBQ joint known for out-of-this-world burnt ends is already...
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Garbage truck snags power line on Main Street

A garbage truck snagged a power line on Main Street shortly after 9:30 Friday morning. One person was transported to an area hospital.
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Ameren Illinois line workers qualify for 2026 International Lineman’s Rodeo

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) — Line workers with Ameren Illinois earned spots in the 2026 International Lineman’s Rodeo after qualifying during a recent competition at the company’s Decatur Training Center. Ameren Illinois said five journeyman teams and four apprentices advanced to the international competition, scheduled
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Four Kansas school districts plan legal action against state for underfunding public education

TOPEKA — Four Johnson County public school districts want to sue the state of Kansas for more than 15 years of inadequate special education funding. The districts formed the Kansas Public School Funding Coalition and are seeking legal counsel, they announced in a Wednesday press release. The coalition aims to secure ad
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Wyandotte County could change the plan on STAR Bonds for Chiefs stadium

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County may change its Sales Tax and Revenue or STAR Bond District for the Kansas City Chiefs' new stadium.
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One person dies after being hit by vehicle Thursday in KCMO

Law enforcement reports one person has died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri.
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‘Plaza of the Northland’ vision moves forward with city-backed plan

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On May 21, Kansas City leaders gave the green light to a major Northland redevelopment proposal. The plan could transform about 400 acres of currently unused land near the intersection of NE Shoal Creek Parkway, Interstate 435, and Highway 152. The land is owned by...
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$1.7 billion question: Kansas City voters to weigh in on infrastructure, housing and more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City voters will decide on around $1.7 billion in city investments when they head to the polls this August. The City Council voted on Thursday, May 21, to send 5 measures to the August ballot - covering water and sewer infrastructure, affordable housing, historic civic facilities and Ea

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