Posts Tagged ‘KCUR’
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.
Read MoreMissouri 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.
Read MoreMissouri Amendment 4: What to Know About the Kansas City Police Funding Ballot Question
Here’s an overview of Amendment 4, a police funding mandate targeting the Kansas City Police Department that will appear on the August primary ballot.
Read MoreNewspapers in Rural Areas are Folding, Leaving Vast News Deserts
The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many in rural areas. Now some journalists are trying to provide local news with new business models.
Read MoreJackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark
Jackson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a sales tax to fund a new Kansas City Royals ballpark downtown and upgrades at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.
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