Election 2024

A Johnson County ballot drop box outside the Gardner branch of the Johnson County Public Library.

Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024

In Republican-dominated Kansas, Johnson County is increasingly seen as a toss-up by both Republicans and Democrats this election year.

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Poll workers check in a voter during Georgia’s May primary at a Marietta polling place.

Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.

A coalition is making a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Robert Courtney, Primary Elections and Heat

Scorching heat, primary election season and the release of Robert Courtney from prison top this week’s news in Kansas City.

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Three people seated at a table. Week in Review set.

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo

President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.

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