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Headshots of the candidates competing in Missouri's two most closely watched Kansas City-area congressional races. Clockwise from top left: U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Republican challenger Rick Brattin, U.S. Rep. Mark Alford and Democratic challenger Jordan Herrera.

Congressional Races Reflect GOP Advantage After Redistricting

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota speaks during a Thursday news conference after pleading not guilty to federal bribery and fraud charges. The indictment comes as Jackson County prepares for a sweeping transition in county leadership.

LeVota Indictment, New Leadership Mark Turning Point for Jackson County

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Acting Jackson County Executive Phil LaVota

Kansas City News

LeVota Indictment, New Leadership Mark Turning Point for Jackson County

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Five newcomers are poised to help reshape Jackson County government. Pictured (clockwise from top left) are Stacy Lake, Carla Fields, Susan Wilson, Byron Townsend and Antoine Jennings, all of whom either secured election or advanced toward office following Tuesday's primary.

Jackson County Voters Usher in New Leadership Across County Government

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Candidates defeated in some of our featured Kansas House primary races across Kansas include (clockwise from top left) Javion Napier, KaMesha Bernard, Lisa Walker-Yeager, Zinaia Armstead and Ramona Smith. Primary voters selected nominees who will advance to the November general election in each district.

Kansas City News

Kansas House Primaries Set November Legislative Matchups Across the State

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cindy Holscher and lieutenant governor nominee K.C. Ohaebosim celebrate after winning their party's primary. The ticket now advances to the November general election, where they will face Republican nominees Ty Masterson and Ken Rahjes.

Holscher, Ohaebosim Advance to November as Kansas Governor’s Race Takes Shape

by The VOICE News Service August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Democratic primary winners Bonita Gooch, Carol Brewer and Brandon Whipple emerged victorious in three closely watched Wichita-area Kansas House races Tuesday. Gooch and Brewer advance to the November ballot without Republican opposition, while Whipple will face Republican Zachary Werhan in the general election.

Two Incumbents Fall as Wichita Voters Reshape House Delegation

by The VOICE News Service August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Headshots of Chris Carmichael, Ethan Corson, Cindy Holscher, Katy Tyndell, Erik Murray and Noah Taylor

This Year, Kansas Democrats Finally Have Choices

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief August 1, 2026August 3, 2026

Jackson County Executive candidate Manny Abarca,

Abarca Drama Overshadows and Reshapes Focus of Jackson County Executive Race

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Harold and Diane Johnson stand outside Neyan's Place, a once fire-damaged six-unit apartment building on East 30th Street between The Paseo and Florida Avenue that they transformed into quality affordable housing. The redevelopment is one of dozens of projects supported by Kansas City's Central City Economic Development (CCED) sales tax program.etp1853.slack.com/

Why Kansas City Created the Central City Sales Tax — and Why It’s Back on the Ballot

by Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief July 25, 2026July 25, 2026

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