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Under new proposal, Jackson County could be the first Missouri county to be split in 150 years
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (1706+ words) At The Beacon we want our stories shared widely for free by other news organizations. This means we welcome and encourage you to republish our reporting. We pursue journalism in the public interest, so we want to reach as many…...
Kansas City, Missouri, mayor requests investigation into city's response to concerns before Northland homicide
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (334+ words) 48 hours have passed since a fatal dispute between two neighbors in the Northland. Jeffrey King, 42, is accused of murdering his neighbor, Chris Wells. King made his first appearance at the Clay County Courthouse on Wednesday. He has not yet retained…...
Longstreth named president of the Marion County Commission in aftermath of district map lawsuit
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (196+ words) Longstreth named president of the Marion County Commission in aftermath of district map lawsuit'Times West Virginian The Marion County Commission is shown here during a meeting from April 2, 2025. FAIRMONT " County Commissioner Linda Longstreth accepted the role of president of the…...
Butcher Box's grass-fed beef lands in Target stores
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (492+ words) After a decade in the subscription business, ButcherBox is selling fresh, grass-fed beef in grocery stores with a tightly curated five-SKU launch in 1,463 Target locations." Reba Hatcher, chief commercial officer at ButcherBox, told Modern Retail that the exclusive retail debut…...
Johnson County advocates push for legislation to prevent child sex abuse in Kansas
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (624+ words) Talking about sexual abuse with your children can be a difficult topic to approach, but the conversations are important. Advocates in Kansas want to end the silence. Erin's Law requires schools to teach children about sexual abuse so they can…...
Kansas homeowners seek property tax relief as lawmakers consider ballot measure
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (278+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Property tax relief was not addressed during Governor Laura Kelly's final State of the State address Tuesday, but it remains a pressing concern for many Kansas homeowners who say they haven't seen relief in years. Jon Rayls,…...
911 call, video details tip leading to kidnapping arrest on Florida highway
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (160+ words) 911 call, video details tip leading to kidnapping arrest on Florida highway'Action News Jax Action News Jax Now Action News Jax Weather 24/7 Action Sports Jax 24/7 Action News Jax 24/7 News Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true…...
Korean War Veteran Reunited with Lost Letters from 1952
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (607+ words) Ben Gross received quite the surprise recently when letters started arriving at his home that he penned way back in 1952." Gross, 95, is a Korean War veteran. He was shocked and amused recently to be reunited with letters he sent home…...
Two adults found dead and infant injured after shooting in Kansas City’s Northland
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (154+ words) Two people were found dead, and an infant was injured, on Wednesday night after a shooting in Kansas City's Northland. Officers were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to the 1200 block of Northeast 83rd Street on a call initially described as a "nature unknown" incident,…...
2 dead, infant grazed by gunfire in Kansas City Northland shooting
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (169+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people are dead and an infant is injured after a shooting in Kansas City's Northland. The Kansas City Police Department says first responders were called to the area of NE 83rd Terrace and N. Troost Ave. around…...