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Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas won re-election, all but one incumbent was re-elected and seven newcomers were selected in Tuesday’s City Council election.

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People, businesses and service organizations gather in a parking lot for Kansas City's World Refugee Day event.

World Refugee Day Draws Diverse Mix of People and Businesses

Kansas City’s World Refugee Day event attracted a diverse mix of people, businesses and service providers to the Kansas City Public Library’s Northeast branch.

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A voter enters a polling location at the National World War I Museum and Memorial to submit a ballot.

Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City

Kansas City has seen new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.

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Fans decked out for the NFL Draft walk through the Crossroads Thursday on their way toward Union Station and the NFL Draft event grounds.

Small Businesses Shocked by Low NFL Draft Sales, Now Wary of World Cup

A massive surge in visitors and foot traffic as Kansas City hosted its first NFL Draft failed to generate sales for small businesses outside the event grounds.

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Dozens marched down Broadway for Kansas City's first trans pride march in June 2019.

Kansas City Considers Becoming a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’ in Defiance of Missouri Laws

The LGBTQ Commission has asked Kansas City to become a sanctuary city for the transgender community. Missouri is about to restrict gender-affirming care.

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