KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Voters on both sides of the state line are headed to the polls today. Polls opened at 6 a.m. in Missouri, 7 a.m. on the Kansas side. One of the biggest issues on the ballot on the Missouri side is in Independence.

In the summer, Texas drew new lines to help Republicans win in the midterm elections. Missouri followed suit. California countered this week. But even with Kansas backing off, Republicans might have an edge in the redistricting battle as it spreads nationally.

The synthetic opioid is several times more potent than morphine and almost completely unregulated across the country.

Around 10:50 a.m., police and paramedics received a call about a shooting near the intersection of E. 39th Street and Chestnut Avenue.

Voters in Kansas and Missouri are heading to the polls today to decide on key issues, with polls remaining open until 7:00 p.m.

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Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City, Missouri.Just before 11a.m. Friday, police were dispatched t

This one was all Liberty: Running back Colt Nolin rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns while quarterback and teammate Connor Hatfield rumbled for 171 yards and a score. Liberty (9-1) topped Liberty North 38-22 earlier this year and has now beaten the Eagles three times in a row.

Missouri AG Hanaway secured a $60,000 restitution judgment against Xcel Roofing and its owner for deceptive roofing practices, sending a message against home repair scams.