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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

Emanuel Cleaver, Ii
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.
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

News Staff
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

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Operation Backpack Gears Up for 7th Year

News Staff
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).
From left: Marion Watkins, Gloria Westbrooks and Gayle Hill-Suber (Photo by Rex Purefoy)

From left: Marion Watkins, Gloria Westbrooks and Gayle Hill-Suber (Photo by Rex Purefoy)

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‘Living Legends’ Honored at Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum

Gayle Hill-suber
Friday, July 31, 2026
The well attended “ Lunch with Living Legends to Celebrate the Bruce R. Watkins Sr. Legacy, Leadership and Love for Community” was held at The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & State Museum on Saturday, July 18, 2026.Four honorees were recognized for their outstanding displays of...
Emanuel Cleaver, II

Emanuel Cleaver, II

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MO: Cleaver (D) for U.S. House; KS: Hamilton (D) for U.S. Senate

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
in both Kansas and Missouri have either already voted, or are planning to go to the polls in the August 4, 2026 Primary Election where decisions will be made for U.S. House and Senate seats and on local and county-level races and ballot questions.The Kansas City Globe encourages voters in...
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