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Host/senior news analyst covering MO & KS politics, @NPR affiliate @KCUR; Executive Director, @CovNetPres; minister; partner; dog dad. he/him 🏳️‍🌈
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'Discipline, Sacrifice, Teamwork': 126th ARW Earns Metcalf Trophy

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By Brian Ellison Verified
| United States Air Force
Published Aug. 31, 2026 By SMSgt. Brian Ellison 126 Air Refueling Wing The 126th Air Refueling Wing has been recognized as the best Air Refueling Wing for 2025 by the National Guard Association of the United States at a ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the NGAUS Conference and Exhibition, Aug. 31. The wing commander, Col. Nick Henschel, received the Rusty Metcalf trophy on behalf of the Illinois Air National Guard wing, stationed at Scott Air Force Base.
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Johnson County fought its way to the center of Kansas elections

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By Brian Ellison Verified, Byron Love Verified
| Kansas City Today Podcast
The August primary elections were big for Johnson County Democrats, with primary wins for U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hamilton and Kansas governor candidate Cindy Holscher. What should voters expect in November, and what does it say about the future of the party and the state? History would suggest it will be a tough election for Democrats in Kansas this November. On the surface, at least, Republicans stand to do very well in the top statewide races, given the state’s ruby-red leanings.
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Two Missourians want to turn primary victories into congressional wins

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By Brian Ellison Verified, Byron Love Verified
| Kansas City Today Podcast
Two winners of last week's primaries are aiming for their first terms representing Missouri in Congress next year. We'll hear how Republican Chris Stigall and Democrat Jordan Herrera plan to unite their respective parties and secure seats in Washington. Senior News Analyst Brian Ellison spoke with both Stigall and Herrera on the KCUR's daily talk show Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison.
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