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Kansas counties begin audit of three close statewide races Original
Posted: Nov 6, 2026 / 06:04 PM CST Updated: Nov 6, 2026 / 06:05 PM CST KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A post-election audit of six races in the 2026 midterm election launched by the Kansas Secretary of State’s office is now underway. All 105 counties will conduct audits of three key statewide races, while counties with closely contested House of Representatives races will conduct additional audits.
Twice as many voters in Jackson County voted early compared to last midterm election
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — As of Friday morning, 17,228 Jackson County voters had cast absentee ballots since Missouri’s no-excuse early voting period began Oct. 20. Those numbers don’t include totals from Friday – when lines stretched around the county’s two absentee locations – or votes yet to be cast on Saturday or Monday. By comparison, during the entire two-week period in the 2022 midterm election, 9,436 no-excuse absentee ballots were cast.
Twice as many voters in Jackson County voted early compared to last midterm election
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- As of Friday morning, 17,228 Jackson County voters had cast absentee ballots since Missouri's no-excuse early voting period began Oct. 20. Those numbers don't include totals from Friday – when lines stretched around the county's two absentee locations – or votes yet to be cast on Saturday or Monday.
Star pitchers from KC metro aiming to help Milwaukee Brewers capture first World Series title
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- A powerful pitching duo from the Kansas City Metro is hoping to help the Milwaukee Brewers win their first ever World Series as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Jacob Misiorowski and Aaron Ashby's careers never quite overlapped when they were pitching around Kansas City, or when they attended the same Missouri junior college. But now they are toeing the same rubber as World Series teammates.
Star pitchers from KC Metro aiming to help Milwaukee Brewers capture first World Series title
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — A powerful pitching duo from the Kansas City Metro is hoping to help the Milwaukee Brewers win their first-ever World Series as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Jacob Misiorowski and Aaron Ashby’s careers never quite overlapped when they were pitching around Kansas City, or when they attended the same Missouri junior college. But now they are toeing the same rubber as World Series teammates.
Police shoot, kill loose horse outside Shawnee Police Department
SHAWNEE, Kan. (WDAF) – Shawnee police euthanized a horse loose in a field behind the police department and fire station on Oct. 7. According to a police report, a police officer fired a single shot with a Remington 700 .308 cal rifle, striking the horse in the head. The incident began seven hours earlier when the gray mare named Lacy escaped through an open gate at the small farm where she lived with two other horses, including a miniature, who also got loose.
Driver who was chased describes fatal road rage crash on Barry Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The other driver involved in a deadly three-car crash in the Northland, that killed one woman on Wednesday, says it was a case of road-rage. One person found dead inside of car after shooting in downtown Kansas City Brian Martin, 42, was charged with second-degree assault, first-degree involuntary manslaughter and two counts of armed criminal action. Cheryl Bruette, 63, was killed.
Storm damages homes, knocks out power for Parkville residents Original
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 / 06:12 PM CDT Updated: Oct 14, 2026 / 06:12 PM CDT PARKVILLE, Mo. — The strong storm that moved through Kansas City’s Northland Tuesday night knocked down dozens of trees in Parkville, Missouri, damaging homes and knocking out power to hundreds of homes in the city. Impacted areas included Riss Lake, Weatherby Lake and downtown. “The winds were blowing like crazy,” Marquies Washington said. At 12th and Main Streets a tree fell on Alfonso Restrepo’s neighbor’s home.
WyCo UG sues Kansas, seeking more local control in Chiefs stadium planning
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas is suing the state of Kansas over claims the new Chiefs stadium deal won't serve the people living in the area. U.G. Mayor Christal Watson says the lawsuit was filed "to ensure a constitutional and equitable process" for building the proposed new Chiefs stadium in Wyandotte County.
KC’s Crown Center deemed ‘blighted’ ahead of stadium funding vote
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Crown Center is a “detriment to public health, safety and welfare,” while surrounding Hallmark buildings are a “menace to public health, safety and welfare,” according to a new study.
Council committee amends stadium impact area, recommends $600 million for Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Kansas City's Finance, Governance and Public Safety committee recommended Tuesday the passage of three measures related to a new Kansas City Royals Stadium at Crown Center. Royals stadium study projects million additional annual visits to downtown businesses The committee recommended rezoning of an area of about 68 acres located south of Pershing Road, west of Gillham Road, north of E. 27th Street and east of Main Street.
Royals stadium study projects million additional annual visits to downtown businesses
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new study on the impact of the new Kansas City Royals downtown stadium has been released as Kansas City's Finance, Governance and Public Safety prepares to debate a special tax district surrounding the stadium Tuesday.
City Union Mission graduates celebrate receiving used cars
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With the price of cars these days, you may need two jobs to buy one. But, you may also need a car to get a job. Three graduates of City Union Mission's program drove away from the Kansas City shelter and their car ministry with the keys to their own used cars Friday. Each graduate were able to purchase a used Ford Escape, Ford 500 or Ford Focus with approximately 200,000 miles on it for $100.
Costco opening Lee's Summit location as Kansas City location closes for transition
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. -- It's the tale of two cities for Costco customers. Kansas City members saw the Midtown location on Linwood Boulevard close Thursday for renovations. It will reopen as a Costco Business Center next year. Missouri releases 2026 energy plan focused on nuclear power Meanwhile in Lee's Summit, leaders and corporate partners are preparing for a ribbon cutting of a new warehouse at 10 SE Oldham Parkway near U.S. 291 and MO-HWY 50.
Production crews arrive in Pleasant Hill for Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. — Gordon Ramsay has arrived in Missouri this week filming an episode of his hit television show “Kitchen Nightmares.” Pleasant Hill, Missouri, approved permits for filming and construction at Big Creek Cafe from Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Oct. 2. Social media posts have also shown him in Lee’s Summit over the weekend. BBQ shack, Jazzy B’s notified customers this month they would be closed Sept. 25 – 29 for remodeling.
Juror in Fredrick Scott trial says all victims deserve equal attention
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The jury foreperson in the trial of a Kansas City serial killer is offering insight as to why they may have found Fredrick Scott not guilty of two of the six murders. The juror declined to be interviewed, but penned a three-page letter in which she said she wouldn’t talk about what was said in deliberations over the course of four days. But she did note after sitting through the two-week trial that people living in different situations could receive different attention.
Federal appeals court hears arguments on reinstating 2025 maps for Missouri elections
ST. LOUIS -- A Federal Court of Appeals will now decide what should happen with Missouri's new Congressional maps. A three-judge panel is debating that answer after oral arguments Thursday morning. Some ask if it's too late for their decision to even have an impact on the November ballots.
Sports bars open Chiefs season with watch parties
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Fans who have gotten used to the Kansas City Chiefs playing in February had a lengthy wait for the start of the NFL season and Chiefs home opener taking place on Monday Night Football. The beginning of another Chiefs season is also welcome news for local sports bars and restaurants. After an unexpected down year, there's plenty of reason for optimism in Chiefs Kingdom. Monday Night Football Week 1: Chiefs-Broncos live blog "I expect a lot of great things.
KC's Full Tilt Film Festival to premiere documentary about local refugee soccer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Full Tilt Film Festival is this weekend in Kansas City. It's a multi-day celebration of sports storytelling. The film festival concludes Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Foolish Club Studios World Premiere of "Chasing Goals" at Gem Theater.
Auction of rare Patrick Mahomes rookie card ends Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Patrick Mahomes already has the record for the most expensive football card ever sold. His Panini National Treasures rookie autographed "NFL shield" card sold for $4.3 million in 2021. Now, the same kind of card with a different part of his jersey attached is up for auction, with bidding ending Saturday. Analysts predict he will take yet another spot in the top 10 for the most expensive football cards ever sold. A list he already appears on five times.
Auction of rare Patrick Mahomes rookie card ends Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes already has the record for the most expensive football card ever sold. His Panini National Treasures rookie autographed “NFL shield” card sold for $4.3 million in 2021. Now, the same kind of card with a different part of his jersey attached is up for auction with bidding ending Saturday. Analysts predict he will take yet another spot in the top 10 for the most expensive football cards ever sold. A list he already appears on five times.
Auction of rare Patrick Mahomes rookie card ends Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Patrick Mahomes already has the record for the most expensive football card ever sold. His Panini National Treasures rookie autographed “NFL shield” card sold for $4.3 million in 2021. Now, the same kind of card with a different part of his jersey attached is up for auction, with bidding ending Saturday. Analysts predict he will take yet another spot in the top 10 for the most expensive football cards ever sold. A list he already appears on five times.
FOX4 helps return child's missing walker
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City child is back on the move after a heartbreaking loss. When his walker disappeared from the family's front yard, they feared it had been stolen. Elliott Riegel, 12, recently had a bilateral femur osteotomy, Lenexa firefighters return from battling wildland fires in North Dakota "They cut the femurs in half and rotate the legs and then put rods in," his mother Erica explained. Since the surgery he's been in a wheelchair and using a walker.
New owners of KC apartment building tell tenants they'll restore power, fix other issues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It's been nearly three weeks since the Kansas City Council authorized up to $500,000 for emergency repairs to a rundown apartment building. North Lawn tenants want to know why nothing has been done, claiming they continue to live in dangerous conditions. More local IHOP workers raise issues with getting paid on time FOX4 has learned the city manager plans to brief the city council on the situation during Thursday's business session.
Jackson County legislator surprised by indictment of county executive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota made no announcement about his political future Friday, a day after federal investigators unsealed a five-count indictment and he faced a federal judge. “I've now been charged with offering a job in exchange for (Daron) McGee withdrawing from the county executive race. I categorically deny that allegation,” LeVota said in a news conference Thursday.
Lawsuit filed after referendum on redistricted Missouri map not certified
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missourians are once again battling in court over the state's redrawn congressional map. Missouri's secretary of state rejected hundreds of thousands of signatures and activists filed a lawsuit, all on the same day voters used that new map for the first time. City approves rezoning for new Royals stadium project with some conditions Lawmakers redrew the maps for Missouri's eight congressional districts during a 2025 special session.
Lawsuit filed after referendum on redistricted Missouri map not certified
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missourians are once again battling in court over the state’s redrawn congressional map. Missouri’s secretary of state rejected hundreds of thousands of signatures and activists filed a lawsuit, all on the same day voters used that new map for the first time. Lawmakers redrew the maps for Missouri’s eight congressional districts during a 2025 special session.
World Fresh Market opening in the Northland Wednesday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — World Fresh Market will open its second Kansas City-area store Wednesday. The store is located at 4357 N. Choteau Trafficway, the former Sun Fresh Market.
KS Dems accuse WYCO Election Office of interference over mail-in-ballot address error
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Democratic Party is calling out what it calls “Election Interference” by the Wyandotte County Election Office. It stems from an issue first reported by FOX4 concerning completed mail-in ballots being returned to voters marked “return to sender.” The NAACP has scheduled an “emergency news conference” Saturday and now one state wide candidate is urging Wyandotte County voters not to vote by mail after some voters had their completed ballots returned to them.
Completed ballots returned to Wyandotte County voters because of address confusion
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Some Wyandotte County voters who sent in their completed ballots have received them back in the mail. A popular Elvis Presley song begins, “I gave a letter to the postman. He put it in his sack. Bright and early next morning, he brought my letter back. She wrote upon it ‘return to sender, address unknown.'” Missouri Secretary of State expects an uptick in voter turnout for Tuesday's election The “Return to Sender” situation unfolding in Wyandotte County is rather unexpected.
Smaller, ticketed Oktoberfest planned in Lee's Summit after teen chaos
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Oktoberfest in downtown Lee's Summit will take place in September, but on a much smaller scale. The move comes after Lee's Summit Downtown Days ended in mayhem back in June. Kansas City police help recover cancer survivor's stolen e-trike Oktoberfest has been held in Lee's Summit for 37 years. At most of the events, as far as you could see up Third Street, the street was lined with vendors, entertainment and a carnival.
Volunteers brave heat to restore historic northeast flag mural
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 100 volunteers and Kansas City Parks and Recreation workers spent their Monday baking in the hot sun along the pavement of Van Brunt Boulevard. The effort was well worth it as they helped revitalize a Historic Northeast neighborhood, painting over years' worth of graffiti.
NKC music teacher, father, Vietnam vet among victims in Butler plane crash
BUTLER, Mo. — A father of two whose smile could light up the room. A beloved North Kansas City school teacher. A Vietnam veteran who learned to fly in war time. They are just some of the 12 victims in Sunday’s crash of a skydiving plane now being remembered. Dane Cordes fiancee Natalie Sickle said he loved anything fast and the freedom of skydiving and being up in the sky.
KC music teacher, father, Vietnam vet among victims in skydiving plane crash
BUTLER, Mo. (WDAF) — A father of two whose smile could light up the room. A beloved North Kansas City school teacher. A Vietnam veteran who learned to fly in wartime. They are just some of the 12 victims being remembered after a skydiving plane crashed on Sunday. Dane Cordes’ fiancée, Natalie Sickle, said Cordes loved anything fast and the freedom of skydiving.
FIFA bans water bottles at World Cup venues, concern grows among health officials
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Fans will no longer be able to take refillable water bottles to matches at World Cup venues. FIFA made the late update to its Stadium Code of Conduct policy on Tuesday. Fans at sporting events are used to being able to take in either a factory-sealed water bottle or an empty one that can be refilled. FIFA says it made the change “for the avoidance of doubt” in a section of the policy that bans glass bottles, jars and other hard objects.
Heading to World Cup, FIFA Fan Fest? ConnectKC26 bus service providing ride to games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Buses are going to be a popular way for World Cup fans to get around town during the tournament beginning Thursday, June 11. Buses may also be convenient for local residents heading to matches or the FIFA Fan Festival. ConnectKC26 appears to be the most expansive transportation system developed exclusively for the World Cup of all the host cities. It is designed not only to get fans to matches and fan fest, but all around town.
FIFA bans water bottles at World Cup venues, concern grows among health officials
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FIFA bans water bottles at World Cup venues, concern grows among health officials
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Fans will no longer be able to take refillable water bottles to matches at World Cup venues. FIFA made the late update to its Stadium Code of Conduct policy on Tuesday. Fans at sporting events are used to being able to take in either a factory-sealed water bottle or an empty one that can be refilled. FIFA says it made the change “for the avoidance of doubt” in a section of the policy that bans glass bottles, jars and other hard objects.
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