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After court strikes down Missouri voter ID law, House Republicans push another

Government & Politics

After court strikes down Missouri voter ID law, House Republicans push another

A measure that has passed the Missouri House would require a photo ID to vote.

Kansas officials rack up $4M bill in defense of Kris Kobach’s baseless voter fraud law

Government & Politics

Kansas officials rack up $4M bill in defense of Kris Kobach’s baseless voter fraud law

February 20, 2021, 11:21 AM

Two Overland Park councilmen compete for open mayoral seat in an already heated race

Elections

Two Overland Park councilmen compete for open mayoral seat in an already heated race

Johnson County voters approve $264M bond, tax increase for Shawnee Mission schools

Education

Johnson County voters approve $264M bond, tax increase for Shawnee Mission schools

As KS Democrats seek ouster of Republicans who challenged election, Kelly remains silent

Government & Politics

As KS Democrats seek ouster of Republicans who challenged election, Kelly remains silent

‘We need to stop him from running.’ Former McCaskill staff launch PAC to oust Hawley

Government & Politics

‘We need to stop him from running.’ Former McCaskill staff launch PAC to oust Hawley

Josh Hawley facing scorn, calls for his resignation following objection to Biden win

Government & Politics

Josh Hawley facing scorn, calls for his resignation following objection to Biden win

A timeline: The insurrection at the Capitol

Government & Politics

A timeline: The insurrection at the Capitol

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‘SNL’ skit goes on an awkward ride at Worlds of Fun, and Kansas Citians are loving it

KC Proud Boys had big role in Capitol riot and may be growing. ‘It’s a huge concern’

February 28, 2021, 5:00 AM

How do Kansas lawmakers plan to pay for a $500 million tax cut? With federal tax dollars

Johnson County not reporting data, rest of KC metro adds fewer than 50 COVID-19 cases

Why one KU performance stood out in win over Baylor: ‘Guys, he’s like Deion Sanders’

New DNC chair promises greater midterm election involvement — to Democrats’ relief

Elections

New DNC chair promises greater midterm election involvement — to Democrats’ relief

GOP to open community centers to reach out to Black voters in battleground states

Elections

GOP to open community centers to reach out to Black voters in battleground states

February 22, 2021, 12:13 PM

‘A good personal friend’ Ivanka Trump won’t run against Rubio in 2022 election

Elections

‘A good personal friend’ Ivanka Trump won’t run against Rubio in 2022 election

How one group pushed young Latino voters to register: Letting them Google how to do it

Government & Politics

How one group pushed young Latino voters to register: Letting them Google how to do it

Images: Trump leaves Washington, Biden inaugurated 46th President of the United States

Nation & World

Images: Trump leaves Washington, Biden inaugurated 46th President of the United States

Josh Hawley explains why he objected after riot: ‘I will not bow to a lawless mob’

News

Josh Hawley explains why he objected after riot: ‘I will not bow to a lawless mob’

Senate flips blue as Democrat Jon Ossoff declared winner in Georgia runoff, AP says

Elections

Senate flips blue as Democrat Jon Ossoff declared winner in Georgia runoff, AP says

Raphael Warnock makes history as Georgia’s first Black senator. Here’s the reaction

Elections

Raphael Warnock makes history as Georgia’s first Black senator. Here’s the reaction

‘The WNBA has led.’ Basketball players showered in praise after Warnock’s Georgia win

Elections

‘The WNBA has led.’ Basketball players showered in praise after Warnock’s Georgia win

Where do the results of the Georgia runoffs stand? Here’s what we know

Elections

Where do the results of the Georgia runoffs stand? Here’s what we know

Biden says $2,000 checks to ‘go out the door immediately’ if Democrats win in Georgia

Elections

Biden says $2,000 checks to ‘go out the door immediately’ if Democrats win in Georgia

Congress is set to certify the Electoral College votes Wednesday. Here’s how it works

Elections

Congress is set to certify the Electoral College votes Wednesday. Here’s how it works

January 6, 2021, 11:22 AM

Warnock’s win in Georgia makes history. Here are other Black Senators who have served

Elections

Warnock’s win in Georgia makes history. Here are other Black Senators who have served

Under pressure from Trump, Pence resists push to intervene in Electoral College count

Elections

Under pressure from Trump, Pence resists push to intervene in Electoral College count

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

November 3, 2020, 2:17 PM

Photo gallery: Election day in Kansas and Missouri

Photo gallery: Election day in Kansas and Missouri

November 8, 2016, 5:40 PM

Photo gallery: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump in Wichita on Saturday for Kansas caucus

Photo gallery: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump in Wichita on Saturday for Kansas caucus

March 5, 2016, 6:44 PM

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