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When it comes to immigration, there are two kinds of people in American political life: There are those who look for good-faith — if imperfect — solutions to the surge … Click to Continue �...

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We don’t get that many chances to say, “Well done, House Speaker Mike Johnson,” or “Yay you, some (but not others) of the Missouri and Kansas Republicans in Congress” who … Click to C...

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Now we know: Sen. Eric Schmitt isn’t really a “half-a-loaf” guy. The Missouri Republican on Tuesday scuttled any chance that Republicans would get to debate the articles of impeachment agai...

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Thursday morning, the staff of The Kansas Reflector got a jolt: Without warning or explanation, every link to their website was erased from their Facebook page. And it wasn’t only … Click to ...

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This week, a contingent of U.S. dignitaries is in Brussels, Belgium, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A centerpiece of the commemoration is the unveili...

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Now that Question 1 to build a new Royals ballpark in the Crossroads and give Arrowhead Stadium a major overhaul has lost big, we’re not here to say, “We told … Click to Continue »

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Karen Burch, a retired teacher who lives in Blue Springs with her husband, a retired police officer, was disgusted by what she called the “inaccurate and racist” mailer she received … Click...

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Jackson County residents should vote no April 2 on Question 1, a proposed 3/8-cent sales tax for stadium construction and improvements. We take this position firmly, but with some regret. … Cli...

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Vote like a Republican, or don’t vote at all. That’s the message emanating from our state Legislature and the office of our top election official, Secretary of State Scott Schwab. … Click t...

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and his City Council colleagues must proceed carefully before extending City Manager Brian Platt’s employment contract. On balance, Platt’s service over the pa...

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At Friday night’s Johnson County GOP event headlined by Ted Nugent — an event the Kansas GOP had promoted — you could kick or beat an effigy of President Joe … Click to Continue »

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We know firsthand that the Crossroads site where The Star used to be located, and where the Kansas City Royals want to build a new stadium, is a great spot. … Click to Continue »

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Addiction is a monster. It can destroy lives — not just the addict, but the people around them. Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid and his family already know that … Click to Continue »

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On Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s official Facebook page, reaction to his commutation of the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who permanently injured a 5-year-old ...

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Much has been made of Missouri’s archaic law that restricts a judge from finalizing a divorce if a woman is pregnant. And rightfully so. Any measure that prevents anyone from … Click to Conti...

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If you found yourself overwhelmed by the dizzying pace of news last week in Kansas City, you’re not alone. Many developments last week caught our attention. Among those newsworthy stories … C...

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Even after at least nine children were treated for gunshot wounds at a Kansas City hospital, Missouri Republicans still won’t address the state’s loose gun laws. And that stubborn resistance ...

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We have serious concerns about the recent arrest of 25-year-old Daysheion Renee Ponds of Kansas City — as if wrestling the 5-foot-2-inch, 150-pound Black woman to the ground and grabbing … Cl...

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Everybody loves a tax cut. But timing matters. Democrats and Republicans in the Kansas Legislature both brought big tax-slashing plans to Topeka this year. GOP leaders have been pushing a … Cli...

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“Beginning on January 23, 2024, the following Johnson County police agencies will begin full encryption of their radio communications.” So began a media release sent out on Dec. 21, the … C...

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One great thing about Missouri: When legislators won’t act, voters can — and will. A referendum process allows Show-Me State residents a significant voice in their government by amending the ...

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In the coming days, we hope to learn more details about the circumstances of a police pursuit in Kansas City that ended with the death of two motorists. By Wednesday … Click to Continue »

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Editor’s note: This week you can find no end of 2023 recaps, from what happened in the news to the best of entertainment. But Opinion is different, because our columns … Click to Continue »

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Maybe good news is not news at all; readers always say they want more of it, but because we can measure such things now, we can say with certainty that … Click to Continue »

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Missouri already faces a massive teacher shortage in its public schools. What will happen if educators are forced to betray their transgender students — or else face the loss of … Click to Co...

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is cracking down on free speech. He frames it differently of course: The unelected attorney general says he is on a crusade to protect free … Click to Co...

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We’ve been critical of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s appointees to the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners. And for good reason. Community input is vital. Parson seemingly ignores the wis...

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Kansas City Police Capt. Daniel Graves is the husband of Police Chief Stacey Graves. As such, most of us could agree Daniel Graves, a decorated cop himself, is a public … Click to Continue »

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In a few weeks, revelers across the Kansas City region will welcome a new year with all manner of celebrations — parties, bashes, fireworks and, if history is any guide, … Click to Continue �...

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It’s almost astonishing: Even with a slim Republican majority, the House of Representatives actually voted to expel New York GOP Congressman George Santos, after a searing Ethics Committee repo...

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