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The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse
Battles over school funding and bans on gender-affirming care could change in the upcoming Kansas Legislature session based on what happens in a handful of primary election races. The Kansas Statehouse remains firmly in Republican control. The party holds a veto-proof majority and will almost certainly retain a comfortable margin in both the House and […] The post The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse appeared first on The Beacon.
A behind-the-scenes look at Christopher Elbow Chocolates in Kansas City
If you’re from Kansas City, you’ve probably gifted an out-of-towner a box of Christopher Elbow Chocolates. Over the last two decades, self-described “accidental chocolatier” and Kansas City native Christopher Elbow has dazzled locals and visitors with his brightly-colored bonbons. Earlier this week, a group of KCUR...
One Shawnee Mission school raised $610,000 in donations, while another only got $300
Donation statistics presented to a special committee this month by Shawnee Mission School District administrators showed a lopsided giving advantage when it comes to the district’s wealthiest schools. But whether that disparity is resulting in more staff positions or better educational outcomes for those schools gifted more money wasn’t...
Missouri Shootout Locations of Bonnie & Clyde & Pretty Boy Floyd
You can say what you want about Missouri, but it's impossible to deny the history that has happened across the state. That includes numerous infamous shootout locations where Bonnie & Clyde and gangster Pretty Boy Floyd were involved in deadly battles. Several popular YouTube channels have adventured in Missouri and...
Chiefs fans rally in St. Joseph yet again
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Red Rally was again back at Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 27, with live music, activities, and various vendors. Country music singer Blane Howard, whose Chiefs fandom shows in songs, performed for a third time at the event. Howard, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is thrilled to be back in St. Joseph again to give the Chiefs Kingdom another solid start. "I come back to the show, and people come back and see me every year. They say they saw me the first year," Howard shared. "I've made so many great fans here, and from being Tech N9ne, I just put out a new collab with him a couple of weeks ago as well. So it's been awesome; St. Joseph has been so great to me."
What to know for Back to School 2024-25
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - With back to school just around the corner, many parents and educators around the district have started to prepare. Here’s what you need to know:. Back to School Night: Aug. 15, 4 - 6 p.m. (Grace Early Childhood Center, Wilckens STEAM Academy at Hillcrest (4:30-6:30 p.m.), Mill Creek Upper Elementary School (5:30-7:30 p.m.))
Spotty showers Sunday followed by heat!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mix sun and clouds with spotty PM storms possible for Sunday. High Temperature 91°. Monday through Thursday - HOT! Temperatures upper 90s to near 100° with heat index values pushing 115°. Slightly cooler by end of next week.
Shawnee man hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by lightning
Shawnee Police say a man is in critical condition after being struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon. First responders were called to a house in the 7500 block of McCormick Drive at 3:16 p.m. The neighborhood is near the intersection of 79th Street and Clare Road in southwestern Shawnee. In...
The Tenth Voice • Saturday August 24, 2024 – Bi George
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Tenth Voice, where we discuss news and issues and items of interest to the LGBTQIA community. This week is on Bi George, join George Thorman as she talks with another amazing guest and gives us a round up of the LGBTQIA+ news for the month. All this and more on this week’s episode of Bi George.
After travelling the globe, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce glad to be back in St. Joseph
After an exciting offseason that saw Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce trotting around the globe, he's now back with the Chiefs seeking to make history. Kelce says that it hasn't been much of a transition to get back to work at training camp, and calls St. Joseph his "sanctuary" "St....
Judge convicts juvenile for role in shooting during Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade
Several people are facing charges for murder and other offenses related to the shooting that took place at the Super Bowl victory parade of the Kansas City Chiefs in February. According to The Associated Press, the Missouri state Department of Youth Services facility will be the new home for one of the juveniles this week. The 15-year-old, whose identity remains undisclosed because of their young age, expressed that the events that took place on February 14th outside of Kansas City’s Union Station do not define their true character.
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