Politics

A ballot dropbox in Douglas County, Kansas

Nick’s Picks: Election Day, College Hoops, COVID Battle and More …

Election Day or Election Week? It’s nearly time to say goodbye to all the political ads that have appeared during every commercial break for the past couple of months. Are you going to miss them? What about all the candidate robocalls blowing up your phone? Election Day is finally here on Tuesday. But if you’re…

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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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In this Feb. 1, 2021 file photo, emissions from a coal-fired power plant are silhouetted against the setting sun in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Strikes Out on Big Bid for Sustainability Funds

The Kansas City area won’t get any of nearly $200 million it sought as part of a nationwide competition for $4.3 billion in federal sustainability grants.

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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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