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The purple SUV driven by Renee Macklin sits damaged at the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue in south Minneapolis after she was shot by an ICE agent on Wednesday. Macklin later died from her injuries. State officials and witnesses said federal agents prevented a doctor at the scene from providing lifesaving CPR. (Courtesy Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)

The purple SUV driven by Renee Macklin sits damaged at the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue in south Minneapolis after she was shot by an ICE agent on Wednesday. Macklin later died from her injuries. State officials and witnesses said federal agents prevented a doctor at the scene from providing lifesaving CPR. (Courtesy Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)

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ICE Kills US Citizen in South Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Izzy Canizares, Minnesota Spokesman RecorderA United States citizen was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis the morning of Jan. 7, igniting widespread outrage and renewed demands from city and state leaders for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave Minnesota.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Park Service)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Park Service)

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SCLC-GKC Announces MLK 2026 Mass Celebration

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City is launching its signature activist- oriented advocacy-based Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Flu Cases Surge in Kansas City

Flu Cases Surge in Kansas City

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Flu Cases Surge in Kansas City

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Influenza activity is climbing sharply in Kansas City. The latest data shows a significant increase in reported cases. For the week of December 21–27, 2025, infl uenza cases doubled com- pared to the previous week, marking the fourth-highest weekly total in the past 15 years.

Kansas City License Office Set to Close

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is announcing the temporary closure of the license office in Kansas City until a new contractor can be established. This office is located at 1161 Emanual Clever Boulevard, and will close at end of business on Thursday, Jan. 8.
Artists, fans, and faith and political leaders are remembering the musical contributions of gospel legend Richard Smallwood, who died on Dec. 30 at the age of 77. (The Washington Informer photo)

Artists, fans, and faith and political leaders are remembering the musical contributions of gospel legend Richard Smallwood, who died on Dec. 30 at the age of 77. (The Washington Informer photo)

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People Remember Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood After Death at 77

Micha Green, Jada Ingleton And Hamil R. Harris,
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Richard Smallwood, 77, the world- renowned gospel singer with deep roots in Washington, D.C., died early Tuesday in Sandy Spring, Maryland, due to complications with kidney failure, according to his publicist Bill Carpenter.
Sandra and Mickey Dean receiving awards from the National Black United Front - Kansas City for over 40 years of service to the organization.

Sandra and Mickey Dean receiving awards from the National Black United Front - Kansas City for over 40 years of service to the organization.

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NBUF-KC Hosts Annual City-Wide Kwanzaa Celebration

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Above are photo highlights of the first event of the seven day celebration held Friday, December 26 at the Gem Theater
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