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“With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces ‘color blindness for all’ by legal fiat. But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.”
Friday, June 30, 2023
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker Will Not Seek Reelection
News Staff
Today (Thursday) Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced that she will not seek re-election in November of 2024. She will leave office on January 3rd, 2025 with many accomplishments. Baker was appointed prosecutor in May 2011 and elected to the position in November 2012.
Friday, June 23, 2023
Missouri Press Association Announces 2023 Newspaper Hall of Fame Inductees
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Five new inductees are set to join the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame on Sept. 22, during the Missouri Press Association’s 157th Annual Convention and Trade Show in St. Louis. Established by MPA in 1991, the 2023 Hall of Fame class will be the 33rd group to be inducted.
Friday, June 23, 2023
The Wizards have made a deal to trade Bradley Beal to the Suns for Chris Paul and Kansas City native Landry Shamet (shown in photo above).
NBA Offseason Comes with Lots of Intrigue
News Staff
As the NBA offseason is upon us, there has already been one blockbuster move and multiple players hitting the freeagent market. The biggest move so far has been the Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Suns for Chris Paul and Kansas City native Landry Shamet. The move is questionable for both teams.
Friday, June 23, 2023
Federal Judge Sets Aggressive Schedule for Trump Trial
Stacy M. Brown Nnpa Senior Correspondent
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In a move that reflects a determination to avoid any accusations of delay or sluggishness, the federal judge overseeing former President Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case announced an ambitious timeline Tuesday, with the trial set to commence as early as Aug. 14.
Friday, June 23, 2023
Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet Applauds Historic General Election
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Shirley’s KC applauds the election of three black women to city council, the highest number of Black women elected to serve on the city council at the same time.
Friday, June 23, 2023
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver presents the NBA Finals MVP Award to Nikola Jokic, holding his daughter and flanked by team members including Mizzou alum Michael Porter (center) and KU alum Christian Braun (center, right). photo/screenshot
Nuggets Win 2023 NBA Championship, Defeat Heat in 5 Games
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The Denver Nuggets were able to defeat the Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA Finals, securing their first championship in franchise history. Game 5 was a thrilling, defensive battle down the stretch, with the Nuggets prevailing 94-89.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Trump Arrested, Arraigned on Federal Charges in Classified Documents Case
Stacy M. Brown Courtesy, The Washington Informer
Former President Pleads Not Guilty
June 13, 2023—In an almost surreal sequence of events that defied the once noble legacy of the U.S. presidency, former President Donald Trump, already marred by a litany of firsts throughout his political career, orchestrated a mesmerizing motorcade entrance,...
Friday, June 16, 2023
The Reverend Dr. Emanuel Cleaver, III speaks at a press conference in front of the Jackson County Courthouse. photo/screenshot
Local Clergy, Elected Official, Activists Voice Support for Prosecutor’s Letter to Gov. Parson
Kansas City Globe Staff
Washington Says Governor’s Pardon Would be ‘Inappropriate, Unprecedented’
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on Tuesday sent a letter to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, requesting that he not pardon former Kansas City, Missouri police detective Eric DeValkenaere who was convicted on March 22,...
Friday, June 16, 2023
THE KC GLOBE’S ENDORSEMENTS--Part 2
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Note: This is Part 2 of our endorsements for the June 20, 2023 KCMO Municipal and Special Election ballot which this week includes one additional recommendation from last week.
Friday, June 16, 2023