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Glenn E. Rice
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Politics and investigations editor at The Kansas City Star.
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KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime. A story via @kacen.bsky.social and Ben Wheeler

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KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime
An internal memo calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department through the end of the fiscal year.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power.’ Read more via @kacen.bsky.social

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Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power’
“Our democracy cannot endure if those at the highest levels of government are allowed to operate above the law or beyond consequence,” the congressman said in a statement.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis. A story from @judylt.bsky.social

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Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis
Will Pope, a Topeka Jan. 6 defendant, says he sees no double standard at play in the treatment of the Capitol riot cases and the Minnesota shootings. But he had mixed feelings about the current federa...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing. A story via @judylt.bsky.social

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How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing
A Missouri man was among those who brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021, and were pardoned. The killing of Alex Pretti was justified by some officials because he had a gun.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick. A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick
A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.
In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick
A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill
The gut and go maneuver — also known as hog-housing and radiator capping in other states — is expressly banned in the Missouri Constitution.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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The restrictions on bathroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment
The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment. A RealityCheck via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment
The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote. Breaking news via @kacen.bsky.social

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Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote
The striking concession appears to cool the possibility of a North Kansas City stadium for now.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand the firing of ‘problem’ cop. A story by Ben Wheeler: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand firing of ‘problem’ cop
Kansas City residents decry ‘reprehensible’ decision to keep officer after fatal shooting, following prosecutor declining charges.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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A Jackson County jury awards $200,000 to KC fire captain in retaliation, discrimination case. Read more via @judylt.bsky.social

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Jury awards $200,000 to KC fire captain in retaliation, discrimination case
The verdict came on the first day on the job for newly appointed Kansas City Fire Chief Craig Buckley.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on ICE funding amid federal crackdown. The latest from @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on ICE funding amid federal crackdown
The vote comes amid fury over the Trump administration’s aggressive ICE crackdown on American cities and a pair of fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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New: How Kansas & Missouri Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting

The snap reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in both states, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended. #moleg #ksleg www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
How KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting
The reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in Kansas and Missouri, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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How Kansas & Missouri Republicans are framing gun rights in the wake of Alex Pretti shooting. Read the story via @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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How KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting
The reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in Kansas and Missouri, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’ A story from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.
KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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“The story’s a microcosm of what’s going on in the country, and not just from a political sense,” the director said. “It’s how we relate to each other and how we live in community together.”
Documentary about small-town Kansas newspaper raid will debut on global stage
“The story’s a microcosm of what’s going on in the country, and not just from a political sense,” the director said. “It’s how we relate to each other and how we live in community together.”
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January 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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KC faces backlash for new fire chief hired to lead a department in turmoil. Here's the latest from @judylt.bsky.social

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KC faces backlash for new fire chief hired to lead a department in turmoil
New KC fire chief Craig Buckley is inheriting a department in turmoil.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting. Reality Check via Ben Wheeler

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Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting
Prosecutor Melesa Johnson cites Missouri’s use of force law and insufficient evidence in decision to not pursue charges.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Kansas City leaders announce new fire chief. Meet Craig Buckley from Orlando. Breaking news via @judylt.bsky.social

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Kansas City leaders announce new fire chief. Meet Craig Buckley from Orlando
Craig Buckley of Orlando is Kansas City’s new fire chief. He replaces Ross Grundyson, who is retiring.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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KC, Missouri leaders hold closed-door Royals talks— and Jackson County is focus. Here’s the news story via @kacen.bsky.social

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KC, Missouri leaders hold closed-door Royals talks— and Jackson County is focus
“Now, we’re talking one unified voice,” said Jackson County’s top executive. “There’s not three separate entities that are fighting this.”
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January 23, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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Kansas City has a little-known agreement with ICE. What we found out. Here’s the story from my colleague @kacen.bsky.social

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Kansas City has a little-known agreement with ICE. What we found out
The agreement, revealed in federal government spending records, allows DHS and ICE access to a multi-agency law enforcement radio network.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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No charges for KC officer who killed two people in 2023. It's not the first time. A story by Ben Wheeler.

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No charges for KC officer who killed two people in 2023. It's not the first time
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said that the decision not to file criminal charges against Newton was based on Missouri law.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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Lawrence bar where 2 teens were shot known for underage drinking, students say. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Lawrence bar where 2 teens were shot known for underage drinking, students say
The Hawk has faced fines and a four-day liquor license suspension in the past for serving alcohol to underage patrons.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM