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Kansas Voter Guide: What’s on the ballot, what to know for Aug. 6 primary election
Where do the candidates on Kansas ballots stand on some of the biggest issues this election? Check out the 2024 KC Voter Guide, a collaboration between The Star and the KC Media Collective.
What to know if you’re going to the 2024 Wyandotte County Fair
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s that time of year again for county fairs in the Kansas City metro. The Wyandotte County Fair will take place all next week, July 16 to July 20, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds located at 13700 Polfer Road. The Wyandotte County Fair has been around since 1863. The inaugural fair […]
‘Going backward’: How KCK budget cuts from property tax freeze could affect local parks
Government leaders are evaluating roughly $17.4 million in cuts across county and city departments after commissioners chose to freeze property tax revenues last month.
Severe thunderstorm watch north of Kansas City allowed to expire early
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rain and storms are possible for the KMBC viewing area on Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. However, the threat of severe weather has decreased. The National Weather Service has allowed a severe thunderstorm watch for counties north of the metro to expire. LIVE UPDATES:
How a Lavender Field in Kansas Provides Hope For Victims of Human Trafficking
You wouldn’t think a lavender field would be just one mile off I-70 in Wyandotte County where six lanes of traffic merge, exit and pass you going speeds exceeding the speed limit. Past concrete jungles, exit ramps and gas stations sits a plot of land that’s unpaved but developed — in the sort of way that provides peace, hope and a place of comfort for many who have seen a darker side of life.
Family-owned meat company plans to leave NKC for KCK
A North Kansas City meat distribution hub plans to relocate across the state border. Mies Wholesale Meats is requesting the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, issue $17.4 million in industrial revenue bonds to support the construction of a new industrial facility at 6036 Speaker Road. Mies plans to...
Meat distributor seeks bonds to relocate across state line
A North Kansas City meat distribution hub plans to relocate across the state border. <\p> Mies Wholesale Meats is requesting the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, issue $17.4 million in industrial revenue bonds to support the construction of a new industrial facility at 6036 Speaker Road. <\p>
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