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Melesa Johnson greets a supporter.

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.

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A police woman approaching a vehicle.

Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin

Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.

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Terrence Wise is a leader in the “Fight for $15,” a movement that advocates raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

New Report Estimates AI Could Displace 110,000 Kansas City Jobs

A recent study found that 10.2% of workers in the Kansas City area are at risk of AI job displacement, the seventh-highest rate among large metropolitan areas.

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Three men working on a house construction site.

Kansas City Home Builders Push Back on Energy Efficiency Rules, Blame Them for Housing Crunch

Homebuilders say Kansas City’s energy efficiency standards hinder housing construction and increase costs. Environmentalists say they combat climate change.

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Volunteers prepare to hand out fans during a distribution event hosted by the Salvation Army and Westlake ACE Hardware.

Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning 

More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.

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