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Glenn E. Rice
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Politics and investigations editor at The Kansas City Star.
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‘Time’s up.’ Top lawmaker says Royals missed STAR bonds window for Kansas move. A story via Sam McDowell and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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‘Time’s up.’ Top lawmaker says Royals missed STAR bonds window for Kansas move
The Kansas financial incentive package that lured the Chiefs across the state line doesn’t technically expire until June 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Here’s why the public price tag for Chiefs stadium in Kansas may top $6 billion. A Reality Check via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Here’s why the public price tag for Chiefs stadium in Kansas may top $6 billion
On the deal’s surface, Kansas agreed to fund about $2.775 billion for construction of Chiefs facilities in Wyandotte and Johnson counties. But the real price tag is more than double that, experts say.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Ticket price increases? Tailgating space? Chiefs fans weigh in on Kansas move. A story via Ben Wheeler
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Ticket price increases? Tailgating space? Chiefs fans weigh in on Kansas move
“The friends that we made, the things that we do here, as long as that is preserved and able to make the state line jump, then I’m OK with it,” one Kansas resident said.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Olathe officials worked in secret for 2 years to score Chiefs facilities. A story via Taylor O’Connor.

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Olathe officials worked in secret for 2 years to score Chiefs facilities
After two years of negotiations under a nondisclosure agreement, Olathe residents are learning about the Kansas City Chiefs’ move to town. But many details are yet to be revealed.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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City and county leaders said Monday that they hope the Chiefs keep an Arrowhead remodel in mind if the Kansas stadium funding deal were to fail.
Kansas City, Jackson County leaders mourn Chiefs exit: ‘A tough adjustment’
City and county leaders said Monday that they hope the Chiefs keep an Arrowhead remodel in mind if the Kansas stadium funding deal were to fail.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Kansas City Chiefs will announce move to Kansas to build new stadium: sources

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Kansas City Chiefs will announce move to Kansas to build new stadium: sources
Sources close to the decision say the Chiefs have informed officials of their intent to move to Kansas.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Jackson County makes last-minute pitch to Chiefs before high-stakes Kansas meeting.

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Jackson County makes last-minute pitch to Chiefs before high-stakes Kansas meeting
Two letters sent to Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt and President Mark Donovan appear to illustrate a last-minute pitch by Jackson County to the team.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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The meeting of top Kansas lawmakers is scheduled for hours before Gov. Laura Kelly plans to hold a “special announcement.”
What high-stakes Kansas meeting could reveal about Chiefs’ stadium plans
The meeting of top Kansas lawmakers is scheduled for hours before Gov. Laura Kelly plans to hold a “special announcement.”
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December 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Missouri’s attorney general had bipartisan support. Then redistricting happened. A story via @kacen.bsky.social
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Missouri’s attorney general had bipartisan support. Then redistricting happened
“It turns out our expectations were misplaced,” one attorney told The Star.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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What high-stakes Kansas meeting could reveal about Chiefs’ stadium plans. Here’s the latest news from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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What high-stakes Kansas meeting could reveal about Chiefs’ stadium plans
The meeting of top Kansas lawmakers is scheduled for hours before Gov. Laura Kelly plans to hold a “special announcement.”
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December 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Kansas governor plans ‘special announcement’ as Chiefs stadium talks escalate. The latest via @kacen.bsky.social, @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social and Sam McDowell
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Kansas governor plans ‘special announcement’ as Chiefs stadium talks escalate
The scheduled announcement has ratcheted up the intensity surrounding Monday’s meeting of top Kansas lawmakers in Topeka.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Josh Hawley launches new anti-abortion group as Missouri gears up for 2026 vote. Is a presidential bid on the horizon? A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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Josh Hawley launches new anti-abortion group as Missouri gears up for 2026 vote
The launch marks a significant revelation for Missouri as voters prepare for a measure that would ban nearly all abortions
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December 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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KC firefighter with 6 DWIs gets 5 years in prison for repeated probation violations. Exceptional accountability reporting via @judylt.bsky.social

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KC firefighter with 6 DWIs gets 5 years in prison for repeated probation violations
The judge said “enough is enough” and added that he’d warned John Speer at the last violation hearing that he wasn’t getting another chance.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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KC Police add 51 officers in 2025, requesting funding for additional positions. A story via Ben Wheeler
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KC Police add 51 officers in 2025, requesting funding for additional positions
KCPD will end the year with 1,148 officers, up 51 from the previous year as the department seeks to increase staffing.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Longtime sergeant raised alarm on fraud in KCPD. Retaliation followed, she says. A story via David Hudnall and Ben Wheeler
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Longtime sergeant raised alarm on fraud in KCPD. Retaliation followed, she says
A lawsuit alleges misuse of funds meant for Kansas City Public Schools and Jackson County’s anti-crime tax program COMBAT.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Longtime Kansas City firefighter with 6 DWIs in 4 counties remains on the job. A story by @judylt.bsky.social
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Longtime Kansas City firefighter with 6 DWIs in 4 counties remains on the job
In a July 2023 arrest — just five months after a previous arrest — his minor children were riding with him and his speed was clocked at 87 mph.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Erik Murray, a 43-year-old Democrat, describes the development projects he’s led across the Kansas City metro over the last 20 years as a demonstration of his commitment to communities he believes in.
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KCK developer launches run for Roger Marshall’s Senate seat: ‘Kid from the Dotte’
“My day job is to create a better life for people. That’s economic development, housing development, community development,” Murray said.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Democrats compared struggling Chiefs to Trump. KC mayor clapped back. Here’s the story via @kacen.bsky.social

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Democrats compared struggling Chiefs to Trump. KC mayor clapped back
The post has drawn particular pushback from sports fans in Kansas City, including its mayor.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Chiefs give $25K to Missouri Republicans as stadium fight drags on. A story from @kacen.bsky.social

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Chiefs give $25K to Missouri Republicans as stadium fight drags on
The donation marks the team’s second major contribution to Missouri Republicans this year.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Sen. Eric Schmitt is going viral for tense back-and-forth over Trump’s pardon. A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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Sen. Eric Schmitt is going viral for tense back-and-forth over Trump’s pardon
The Missouri Republican’s reaction came in response to a question about whether he supported a controversial pardon from President Donald Trump.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Which Kansas Democrat has the best chance of winning the 2026 governor’s race?. Here’s the story from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Which Kansas Democrat has the best chance of winning the 2026 governor’s race?
The winner of the Democratic primary will likely face a Republican nominee with high name recognition and powerful financial backing.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Federal judge rejects Missouri AG’s attempt to block anti-gerrymandering campaign. Here’s the latest from @kacen.bsky.social

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Federal judge rejects Missouri AG’s attempt to block anti-gerrymandering campaign
The dismissal marked a win for supporters of a referendum campaign, called People Not Politicians.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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CoreCivic reverses course, asks Leavenworth for permission to operate ICE prison. Read the latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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CoreCivic reverses course, asks Leavenworth for permission to operate ICE prison
The prison company’s decision to re-apply for a zoning permit comes after months of arguing in court that it shouldn’t have to.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Missouri campaign turns in 300K signatures to strike down gerrymandered map. Breaking news via @kacen.bsky.social
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Missouri campaign turns in 300K signatures to strike down gerrymandered map
The signature dropoff marked a critical moment for the referendum campaign, but its fate is still unclear.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Small-town Kansas mayor resigns, facing deportation for voting as a non-citizen. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Small-town Kansas mayor resigns, facing deportation for voting as a non-citizen
Ceballos, who said he “always voted for all the Republicans,” faces deportation if he’s convicted of felony charges, a DHS official said.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM