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Missouri Medicaid enrollee challenges Trump rule on work requirement exemptions
A Kansas City plaintiff is among five Medicaid recipients and six medical organizations arguing a federal rule unlawfully narrows exemptions for adults with serious medical conditions.
Jackson County Legislature is about to turn over. What candidates say on property taxes, stadiums
Small business owners, nonprofit leaders, school board members and a radio host are vying for four positions on the Jackson County Legislature. Read about their priorities.
All Jackson County voters will have a say in these two county Legislature elections
A plumber, an attorney, an incumbent and a health insurance broker. Here are your at-large candidates for the Jackson County Legislature.
Who is looking at Kansas City Flock camera data?
A recent KCUR analysis reveals that data gathered by Kansas City-area Flock cameras has been searched hundreds of thousands of times by out-of-state police departments. Across the city, residents are concerned by how that data is being used.
Jackson County has been struggling. Meet the 2026 candidates who want to usher in its next chapter
Property taxes, public transportation, audits and small business services. Here are Alan Rohlfing and Stacy Lake’s top priorities if elected to lead the county.