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Rev. Ricky Turner, senior pastor, Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Ricky Turner, senior pastor, Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church

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Historic Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 140th Anniversary

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Friday, August 7, 2026
The historic Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church (ORMBC), located at 9301 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kan. is celebrating its 140th Church Anniversary throughout the month of August with a series of special worship services and events honoring the church’s rich history and vibrant future.
Republican State Sen. Rick Brattin Will Challenge U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II

Republican State Sen. Rick Brattin Will Challenge U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II

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Republican State Sen. Rick Brattin Will Challenge U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II

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Friday, August 7, 2026
kcur. org-- Missouri voters now look to the November election that will determine whether the redrawn 5th Congressional District nets Republicans another seat in Congress, or if Kansas City’s longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II will keep his seat.Kansas City’s longtime Democratic U.S.
Stacy Lake celebrates victory in the Jackson County Executive Democratic primary at Cliff’s Taphouse in Kansas City on August 4, 2026. (Cassandra Isobelle Flores /KCUR 89.3)

Stacy Lake celebrates victory in the Jackson County Executive Democratic primary at Cliff’s Taphouse in Kansas City on August 4, 2026. (Cassandra Isobelle Flores /KCUR 89.3)

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Jackson County’s Perennial Challenger Stacy Lake Gets Her Shot to Lead as County Executive

Cassandra Isobelle Flores
Friday, August 7, 2026
After garnering close to 50% of the vote in a crowded primary, attorney Stacy Lake may be the next official to carve out policies and weigh in on the Jackson County budget. Lake will take on the sole Republican candidate, Alan Rohlfing, in the November general election.
K.C. Voters Approve All Five City Ballot Questions

K.C. Voters Approve All Five City Ballot Questions

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K.C. Voters Approve All Five City Ballot Questions

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Friday, August 7, 2026
Kansas City voters on Tuesday approved all five city ballot questions, authorizing major investments in affordable housing, water and sewer infrastructure, civic facilities, and East Side economic development, cementing an 18-0 record on initiatives introduced by Mayor Quinton Lucas since his 2019...
Kansas City, Missouri Police Chief Stacey Graves speaking at a press conference. (File photo)

Kansas City, Missouri Police Chief Stacey Graves speaking at a press conference. (File photo)

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Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves Makes ‘Unexpected’ Announcement

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Friday, July 31, 2026
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves has announced that she will retire from the Police Department, Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners announced in a press release Wednesday. A search for Graves’ successor will begin immediately according to Madeline Romious, chairman of the Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

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Operation Backpack Gears Up for 7th Year

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Friday, July 31, 2026
As students head back to school, Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw is announcing the 7th annual Operation Backpack event Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swope Park (enter at 67th Street and Swope Parkway).
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