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The equestrian statues of President Andrew Jackson on tall pedestals in downtown Kansas City and Independence are staying right where they are. Jackson County voters defeated a ballot issue to remove the monuments to a white supremacist.

Jackson County voters will decide whether or not to remove two prominent statues of President Andrew Jackson. Some county leaders say that Jackson’s white supremacist views shouldn't be celebrated today.

Calls for reparations in this country date back to colonial days.

How reparations could be a savvy economic policy in Kansas City, and medical marijuana debuts in the Kansas City area.

J. Sterling Morton is revered in his hometown in Nebraska for founding Arbor Day, but now as the town plans for a statue of Morton, some residents are questioning his support for slavery and racist views.

A reckoning is taking place in Kansas City when it comes to buildings, fountains, street names, and monuments — and uncovering layers of history.

Segment 1: Why the Shawnee Mission School Board authorized controversial teacher contract.Failed contract negotiations between teachers and administrators…

A state senator from southwest Missouri wrote to his constituents on Monday saying the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in 1973 was worse than…

Segment 1: The new structures and businesses making news in Downtown Kansas City.Some of the more noteworthy announcements in recent downtown development…

Segment 1: Candidates for 6th District at-Large discuss plans for Kansas City.Candidates Andrea Bough and Stacey Johnson-Cosby each offered their approach…

Marvin S. Robinson II has been trying for years to get some appropriate national recognition for the Quindaro Ruins. The site in Kansas City, Kansas, was…

Segment 1: Test scores are in and public school supporters are ecstatic with the results.Last year the Kansas City Public School District just missed the…