
Facing a public safety tax that covers only about a quarter of planned project costs, Kansas City is shifting to a $120 million retrofit of its modular detention center rather than building a $201 million jail.
Fatima Zayed · October 23, 2026

Homeland Security Investigations says it is looking into unlawful voting in St. Louis, drawing accusations of voter intimidation and a federal judge's injunction against part of the effort.
Fatima Zayed · October 22, 2026

A 20-year general obligation bond on the Nov. 3 ballot would pay for repairs at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Vaile Mansion, Truman Memorial Building, 1827 Log Courthouse and Old Fire Station No. 1.
Fatima Zayed · October 21, 2026

Johmelo Marki Mapp-Jenkins entered a no-contest plea on the second day of his jury trial over a deadly crash that followed a traffic stop in Basehor.
Fatima Zayed · October 21, 2026