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Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Kansas City News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Kansas City—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Kansas City News…
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Man Pleads Guilty After Online Trap | Kansas City News
A 53-year-old Missouri man pleaded guilty after driving to Kansas for a sexual encounter he thought was with a 14-year-old—only to meet an undercover FBI…
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El Travador Is Back | Kansas City News
Travis Kelce’s return to camp with his iconic mustache—aka “El Travador”—has fans buzzing, blending nostalgia, superstition, and pure hype. After last season’s…
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Tax Credits, Lawsuits, and Compromises | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s controversial property tax credit program, aimed at refunding overpayments from last year’s flawed assessments, is moving forward — but not…
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Sixty-Seven-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Home Incident | Kansas City News
A shocking tragedy unfolded in Excelsior Springs when police found 65-year-old Mitchell Troy Dickey dead at home on North Kimball Avenue—his wife, 67-year-old…
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Brewer Gets 18 Years in Sugar Creek Chase Case | Kansas City News
A high-speed chase in Sugar Creek turned deadly when shots were fired at police — nearly a year later, 37-year-old Cyvauodis Brewer got 18 years for firing a…
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CoreCivic Sells Leavenworth But Keeps Running It | Kansas City News
CoreCivic just cashed in $238 million selling the Leavenworth detention center — but they’re still running it under a management contract until 2027. It’s part…
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Wanted: Dustin Phegley in Independence | Kansas City News
A 42-year-old man, Dustin Phegley, is wanted by Independence police for multiple serious felony charges including child molestation, first-degree statutory…
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Williams Eyes Starting CB2 Role | Kansas City News
Nohl Williams is emerging as the frontrunner to be the Chiefs’ second starting cornerback, outperforming veteran Kristian Fulton and capitalizing on Mansoor…
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Washburn Coach Injured in Crash | Kansas City News
Washburn University men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on I-470 near Topeka, leaving the roadway and…
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Stigall Secures GOP Nomination in Missouri | Kansas City News
Chris Stigall has clinched the Republican nomination for Missouri’s Sixth District, a solid GOP stronghold vacated by retiring Rep. Sam Graves. Running on gun…
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Severe Storms & Flooding Threat | Kansas City News
Severe weather is brewing as multiple rounds of thunderstorms roll through Wednesday into Thursday, packing damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized…
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Chiefs Camp Rising Stars and Struggles | Kansas City News
Training camp is heating up for the Chiefs, with pads on and competition fierce. Patrick Mahomes looks sharp and healthy, while rookie Peter Woods and…
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World Fresh Market Opens in Northland | Kansas City News
World Fresh Market just opened its second Kansas City Northland location, not just as another grocery store but as a vibrant cultural hub designed for the…
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Missouri Map Vote Blocked in Court | Kansas City News
Missouri’s congressional map is under fire as a grassroots campaign gathers 300K+ signatures to put a referendum on the ballot—challenging the map’s legality…
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Missouri Voters Shape State’s Future | Kansas City News
Missouri voters delivered bold decisions yesterday—passing a 0.1% sales tax for parks and conservation, rejecting efforts to block citizen-initiated…
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Royals Ballpark Plan Heads to City Commission | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s City Plan Commission is set to vote on a major rezoning proposal for Crown Center that could unlock the future of a new Royals ballpark —…
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Jordan Herrera Eyes Missouri’s Tough District | Kansas City News
Jordan Herrera just won the Democratic nomination for Missouri’s 4th District, setting up a tough November showdown against GOP incumbent Mark Alford in a seat…
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McMullen Wins Kansas Education Seat | Kansas City News
Jim McMullen wins Kansas’s GOP primary for State Board of Education District 3 with a commanding 64% of the vote, setting up a high-stakes November showdown…
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Missouri’s Redrawn District Battle | Kansas City News
In Missouri’s newly redrawn Fifth Congressional District, conservative state Sen. Rick Brattin narrowly won the Republican nomination—thanks to a big PAC ad…
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Judicial Races Shake Wyandotte County | Kansas City News
A razor-thin race for Wyandotte County judge sees A.D.A. Kayla Roehler narrowly ahead of incumbent Tony Martinez by just 47 votes, with both at 38%—the winner…
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Jackson County Legislature Primaries | Kansas City News
Jackson County voters just reshaped the future of local governance, narrowing down nine key legislative seats with a mix of seasoned lawmakers and fresh faces…
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Clay County Commissioner Race Update | Kansas City News
Clay County’s political race is heating up—with Jerry Nolte and Jennifer Justus locked in a tight battle for presiding commissioner, while Jon Carpenter and…
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Wyandotte County Primaries Breakdown | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County’s primaries delivered fresh faces and familiar names racing toward November’s general election, where stakes are high and issues like special…
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Holscher Wins Democratic Nomination | Kansas City News
Cindy Holscher has officially won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating a well-funded opponent and positioning herself as the state’s top…
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Judge Race Turns on Ethics Complaint | Kansas City News
In a razor-thin Democratic primary win, Kayla Roehler narrowly defeats incumbent Judge Tony Martinez in Wyandotte County, Kansas—by just 47 votes. The race was…
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Kansas Governor Race Now Clear | Kansas City News
Kansas’ governor’s race just got crystal clear: Ty Masterson wins GOP nomination, Cindy Holscher claims Democratic crown — setting up a high-stakes November 3…
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Kansas City Voters Fund Big Infrastructure Boost | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters just approved a historic $1.7 billion bond package to tackle housing, infrastructure, and city services—showing deep community commitment to…
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KC Voters Approve $1.5B Water Sewer Bonds | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters just delivered a massive win for infrastructure, approving $1.5 billion in bonds to overhaul water and sewer systems—with 81% and 80%…
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Kansas City Gets $100M Boost | Kansas City News
Kansas City just unlocked a $100 million financial boost, with voters approving a bond initiative to upgrade entertainment venues and government buildings…
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Kansas City Votes for Affordable Housing | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters just approved a historic $100 million bond to supercharge affordable housing — boosting annual funding from $12.5 million to $20 million and…
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Kansas City Voters Extend East Side Investment | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters just voted to extend the Central City Economic Development sales tax for another decade, through 2037, keeping momentum alive for rebuilding…
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Maki Leads in Platte County Commissioner Race | Kansas City News
Jason Maki, the Republican public records crusader, cruised to a 70% victory in Platte County’s presiding commissioner primary, leaving his GOP rival Gena Ross…
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Missouri Voters Demand Elected Assessors | Kansas City News
Missouri voters sent a powerful message Tuesday by approving a ballot amendment that will force counties—including Jackson, Clay, Jefferson, St. Charles, and…
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Man Surrenders After Home Shooting | Kansas City News
A 43-year-old man, Antwon Shirley, is facing deadly charges after allegedly storming into a North Town Fork Creek home early Saturday morning and shooting dead…
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Masterson Eyes Governor’s Office | Kansas City News
Kansas Republicans have chosen Ty Masterson, Senate President and Trump-endorsed contender, to challenge Governor Laura Kelly in a pivotal November race —…
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Missouri Voters Defend Democracy | Kansas City News
Missouri voters just delivered a powerful blow to Republican lawmakers who tried to gut the state’s initiative petition process—shutting down Amendment 4 with…
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Kansas Voters Reject Court Reform | Kansas City News
Kansas voters soundly rejected a controversial amendment that would have shifted the state’s Supreme Court justice selection from appointment to direct…
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Pastor Runs for Senate in Kansas | Kansas City News
Reverend Adam Hamilton, pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist Church, has stunned Kansas by winning the Democratic Senate nomination — a historic…
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Missouri Voters Reject Tax Reform | Kansas City News
Missouri voters decisively rejected Governor Mike Kehoe’s sweeping plan to eliminate the state income tax, with over 83% voting “no” to Amendment 5. Despite a…
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Kansas Senate Race Heats Up Over Data Centers | Kansas City News
Kansas’ Senate race heats up as incumbent Republican Roger Marshall locks in his party’s nomination, setting the stage for a November showdown against Democrat…
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Schmidt Locks In GOP Nom for Kansas 2nd | Kansas City News
Derek Schmidt, Kansas’s current Attorney General, has officially clinched the Republican nomination for the state’s second congressional district, setting up a…
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Lilly's Cantina Bans Lettuce for Safety | Kansas City News
Lilly’s Cantina in Kansas City is skipping lettuce—not out of shortage, but safety: iceberg lettuce tied to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak has sent them…
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Ballots Ran Out But Votes Still Counted | Kansas City News
When Lee’s Summit’s primary elections hit a snag—polling places ran out of preprinted ballots—the election board pivoted fast. With turnout strong but supplies…
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KC School District Defies DOJ Funding Threat | Kansas City News
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is defiantly standing up to the Department of Justice, rejecting claims that they violated federal law over transgender…
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Jackson County Primaries Shape Future | Kansas City News
Jackson County voters cast ballots in critical primary elections, choosing the next County Executive and all nine seats on the County Legislature—key roles…
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In-N-Out Shooting Claims Three Lives | Kansas City News
Three lives lost, seven injured in a horrific shooting at a new In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho — victims Ashley Garibay, Christopher Claunch, and Dale…
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Kansas Primaries Shape State and National Futures | Kansas City News
Kansas voters cast ballots in pivotal primary elections, choosing candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and the County Commission — with intense intra-party…
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Kansas Voters Shape State’s Future | Kansas City News
Kansas voters made pivotal choices in the primary elections, setting the stage for November’s general election with key races for governor, U.S. Senate, and…
- Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Missouri Primaries Shape State Future | Kansas City News
Missouri voters cast ballots in a pivotal primary election, with major races for U.S. House seats, state legislature positions, and four key constitutional…
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Wyandotte Primaries Shape Kansas Future | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County voters just wrapped up a pivotal primary election that could reshape Kansas’ political future—deciding who represents them in Congress, the…
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Missouri’s Ballot Battles | Kansas City News
Missouri’s August 4 primary is heating up with four ballot amendments that could reshape the state’s democracy—most notably Amendment Four, which would make it…
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Kansas Votes on Elected Supreme Court Justices | Kansas City News
Kansas voters are poised to decide whether to bring back direct elections for Supreme Court justices — a move that would undo the commission-appointed system…
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Redistricting Reshapes Kansas City Races | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters just cast ballots in a politically charged primary, where a newly redrawn congressional map—backed by the state Supreme Court—has…
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Platte County Primaries Shape Local and State Leadership | Kansas City News
Platte County voters cast their ballots in a pivotal primary election, choosing new leaders for key county offices—including Commissioner, Recorder of Deeds…
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Teen Motorbike Rider Dies in Kansas City Crash | Kansas City News
A horrific crash in Kansas City, Kansas, claimed the life of 16-year-old motorbike rider Emilio Pereyra after three bikers collided with a turning car at…
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West Nile Alert: Protect Yourself This Season | Kansas City News
Kansas is on high alert for West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks — but don’t panic, just take precautions. Most people won’t feel a thing, but about 1% can…
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Missouri Voters Face Legal Battle Over Redistricting | Kansas City News
Missouri’s Secretary of State just shut down a historic citizen effort to repeal the state’s congressional map — a move that could silence voters and protect a…
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School Mold Found But Air Quality Is Better | Kansas City News
McKinley Elementary in Kansas City, Kansas, is rolling up its sleeves for a deep clean ahead of the new school year after mold was found in ventilation systems…
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Former Union Official Sentenced for Embezzlement | Kansas City News
A former union financial secretary, David Scofield, 65, got a one-year-and-one-day federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to embezzling over $54,000…
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Killa City Debate Rages in Kansas City | Kansas City News
A fierce debate is unfolding in Kansas City over the nickname “Killa City,” as officials and residents clash over whether it reflects the city’s gritty soul or…