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Missouri Supreme Court allows Marcellus Williams execution to proceed, governor won't intervene
Without intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, Marcellus Williams will be executed after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Gov. Mike Parson has said he will not grant clemency to Williams.
Kansas City vigil will honor Lisa Lopez-Galvan, mother and radio DJ killed in Chiefs parade shooting
The vigil will be held Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at Skywalk Memorial Park, and is open to the public. Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old mother of two, co-hosted "A Taste of Tejano," a radio show on KKFI.
More than 200 doctors urge Johnson County to bring back universal masking in schools
This week, the Johnson County board of county commissioners is set to discuss whether to end a countywide public health order that requires masking in all schools serving up to and including 6th grade.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson declines to stop execution of intellectually disabled man
Ernest Johnson is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Advocates, Missouri lawmakers and even Pope Francis had urged Parson to grant him clemency.
Job Market Resilient In October Despite GM Strike, Beating Expectations
U.S. employers added 128,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. The drop in job creation reflects a slowing economy, but a strike at General Motors was also a factor.
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'Consumer Reports' Director Offers An Inside Take On The Car Testing Process
Jennifer Stockburger runs the Consumer Reports"test track," where the magazine takes stock of hundreds of cars, trucks and SUVs. She says more than 50 tests drive each vehicle's rating.
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A proposal to help with housing in Prairie Village is drawing vocal critics — and misinformation
Nearly 40 residents spoke at Prairie Village's Sept. 6 city council meeting, and all but a few were opposed to the proposed updates to zoning standards. Many said they're concerned about increasing housing density worsening traffic, overcrowding schools and other issues that will “degrade the integrity” of Prairie Village.
Your 2018 Midterm Election Guide: What To Watch For Hour-By-Hour
There are dozens of competitive races across the country that will determine control of the House, Senate and governors' seats. Here are the pivotal seats that could unlock what happens.
Royals' Crown Center stadium would be 4th-most expensive major league ballpark
The Royals have pitched a $1.9 billion stadium. That’s twice as expensive as Atlanta’s Truist Park and quadruple Denver’s Coors Field. But it's not clear what's driving up the cost.
More Ships Are Loaded With Goods For U.S. Retailers
Shipping companies report the volume of container shipments from Asia to the United States is rising. So are their rates. The world's largest freight line says thanks to high demand; it's boosting its trans-Pacific price by $500 per 40-foot container.
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