Of Missouri's statewide elections this fall, polls show the race for governor is the closest. But Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe had a commanding 10% lead over Democratic state Rep. Crystal Quade, and the state hasn't elected a Democratic governor since 2012.
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ArtsKC's new arts and culture program called The Drop provides $10 tickets, free parking and more to all kinds of exciting arts events around the Kansas City metro. Membership to the program is free.
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Democrat Patty Lewis and Republican Joey LaSalle are running for Missouri Senate District 7 in western Jackson County. Both candidates joined KCUR's Up To Date to debate who would best represent voters.
- Los sindicatos tienen poder en los suburbios al norte de Kansas City. Sus votos podrían influir en esta elección
- Cómo una comunidad Latina creciente podría moldear la política en Missouri
- Alrededor de Kansas City, los autos robados están apareciendo en carreras callejeras y espectáculos ilegales
- Agricultores inmigrantes reciben ayuda de organizaciones sin fines de lucro para empezar granjas
Stressed about the election? You're not alone. A new episode of Seeking A Scientist explores why we feel stress in different ways and how to manage it in healthy ways.
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Physicians knocked on doors around the state to get out the vote for Amendment 3, which would reverse Missouri's abortion ban. They say the restrictions compromises their jobs and endangers women.
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Republican candidate Denny Hoskins wants to mandate hand counting ballots for all elections, saying he distrusts machines. Democrat Barbara Phifer calls it an "attempt to sow distrust and chaos," and election officials predict delayed and error-prone results.
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More than 7 in 10 Kansans support expanding Medicaid, according to the survey from Fort Hays State University. More than 6 in 10 Kansans say women are better positioned than politicians to make the decision about whether to get an abortion.
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A survey of registered voters in four states showed a disconnect between policy rhetoric from lawmakers and candidates and what their constituents believe about a range of issues. We asked experts for an explanation.
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Nonprofits in Platte County collected signatures to get a quarter-cent sales tax on the Nov. 5 ballot after resistance from the county commission.
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Kansas Republicans have a veto-proof supermajority in both the House and Senate, meaning they can steamroll Democrats on any issue — and override the governor's veto — if they stand united. But Democrats could change that by flipping seats in Johnson County.
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The nonprofit Community Housing of Wyandotte County has plans to build a 24-unit complex in Rosedale, with rents lower than the area has seen in years. But development got stalled after some neighbors raised concerns about parking and traffic problems.
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The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts saved it from being drained 100 years ago, but the next century brings new challenges.
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Pumpkin patches and other agritourism attractions have become an economic powerhouse over the past few years. But it can be a major undertaking for any farm.