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The Kansas City Chiefs announced in December 2025 that the team will be relocating to a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon)

The Kansas City Chiefs announced in December 2025 that the team will be relocating to a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon)

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Wyandotte County Leaders at Odds With Kansas Lawmaker Over Chiefs Stadium Decisions

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
When they voted in February to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in public subsidies for the Kansas City Chiefs, Wyandotte County officials wanted to make sure they would not be left out of oversight for the new Chiefs stadium.
Al Green

Al Green

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The Map That Beat Rep. Al Green

Totally Randie
Thursday, May 28, 2026
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Rep. Christian D. Menefee defeated Congressman Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 18th Congressional District.The defeat of Congressman Al Green isn’t as simple or, better yet, as clean as it seems.
The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a case questioning whether Gov. Mike Kehoe had the authority to call lawmakers into session last year for congressional redistricting and changes to initiative petition majority requirements. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)

The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a case questioning whether Gov. Mike Kehoe had the authority to call lawmakers into session last year for congressional redistricting and changes to initiative petition majority requirements. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)

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Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Governor’s Power to Call Special Sessions

Rudi Keller,
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a governor’s power to call lawmakers into a special session at any time, ending the last lawsuit intended to overturn the state’s newly gerrymandered congressional map without a statewide vote.
A look at 18th & Vines Pedestrian Mall (Courtesy Spectrum--Derek Zimmerman)

A look at 18th & Vines Pedestrian Mall (Courtesy Spectrum--Derek Zimmerman)

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18th & Vine Pedestrian Mall Opens

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Kansas City on Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of the 18th Street Pedestrian Mall. The project features streetscape improvements designed to enhance the corridor’s look and feel. These upgrades will create a more seamless and accessible space for pedestrian activity.
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (left) interviews Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland. Photo courtesy Events DC.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (left) interviews Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland. Photo courtesy Events DC.

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OP-ED: NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
OP-ED: NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video SeriesBy Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized that one of the best ways to celebrate history is to make more history.
A polling location in Jefferson City (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)

A polling location in Jefferson City (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)

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Missouri Clerks Say They Still Can’t Update Voter Rolls for Gerrymandered Map

Rudi Keller,
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Missouri election officials can’t revise voter rolls to reflect the state’s gerrymandered congressional map because Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ office has not opened the statewide voter registration system to accept the changes, the president of Missouri’s county clerks association said...
Cynthia Newsome

Cynthia Newsome

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Longtime KSHB 41 Anchor Cynthia Newsome Passes Away

Denise E. Jordon
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Longtime KSHB 41 anchor Cynthia Newsome passed away recently, leaving an indelible mark on the news media industry and the Kansas City community. She transitioned on Tuesday following a courageous breast cancer battle.
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