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kcur.org > politics-elections-and-government > 2026-03-20 > justice-department-says-kansas-handed-over-social-security-info-of-voters-the-state-says-it-didnt

Justice Department says Kansas handed over Social Security info of voters. The state says it didn't

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (949+ words) The U.S. Department of Justice contends Kansas has given the federal government Social Security numbers and Department of Motor Vehicles registration information on registered voters. The DOJ sought the information as part of a sweeping push by the Trump administration to…...

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kcur.org > politics-elections-and-government > 2026-02-03 > fear-immigration-enforcement-kansas-city-faith-leaders-more2-help

In Kansas City, fear of immigration enforcement is growing. Faith leaders suggest ways to help

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (611+ words) At First Baptist Church in south Kansas City on Monday night, concerned residents gathered to learn how they can better support immigrants and fight federal immigration enforcement. Ivan Ramirez, a Kansas City resident, talked about his experience as an immigrant…...

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kcur.org > news > 2026-01-22 > winter-storm-kansas-city-missouri-snow-temperatures

Massive winter storm will hit Kansas City region with snow and 'dangerously cold' temperatures

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (758+ words) A massive winter storm system is forecast to sweep the country this weekend, stretching from Central Texas through the Northeast. The NWS warned of "treacherous travel conditions, prolonged power outages, and tree damage," across the southeast U.S. Government officials in these…...

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kcur.org > housing-development-section > 2026-01-06 > kansas-city-traffic-deaths-2025-vision-zero-road-safety

Kansas City saw traffic deaths drop by 30% in 2025. Its effort to make roads safer is working | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1567+ words) Asia Dunmore had just begun to reestablish a relationship with her mom, Michelle, after more than a decade of estrangement. Michelle was connecting with her granddaughter and was excited to help Asia welcome her next child. Then, on Oct. 14, 2023, Michelle…...

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kcur.org > politics-elections-and-government > 2025-12-28 > as-more-states-pass-proof-of-citizenship-laws-report-points-to-kansas-as-cautionary-tale

As more states pass proof of citizenship laws, report points to Kansas as cautionary tale

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1085+ words) TOPEKA — Kansas’ failed proof of citizenship law could serve as a cautionary tale for Congress and other states just beginning to craft similar voting restrictions, a report found. Federal legislation reintroduced earlier this year would require voters to provide documented…...

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kcur.org > politics-elections-and-government > 2025-11-20 > missouri-kansas-voter-registration-schwab-hoskins

Missouri and Kansas officials agree to share voter registration details of 6 million people

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (477+ words) The Republican secretaries of state for Kansas and Missouri signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange voter registration information in a bid to identify people who failed to cancel registrations after moving from one state to the other. Kansas Secretary…...

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kcur.org > news > 2025-11-06 > kansas-city-airport-flights-mci-traffic-reductions-faa-shutdown

Kansas City airport may have flights delayed or canceled by FAA cuts. Here's what to know

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (473+ words) If you’re flying out of Kansas City this weekend, be ready for delays – and possible cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% at many major airports starting Friday. The move is an effort to…...

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kcur.org > politics-elections-and-government > 2025-10-11 > kansas-drivers-license-gender-marker-kobach

Kansas once again allows gender changes on driver’s licenses after Kobach loses legal battle

11+ mon, 2+ day ago   (692+ words) Wednesday marked the first day in two years that transgender Kansans were able to change the gender markers on their drivers licenses after the Kansas Supreme Court denied Attorney General Kris Kobach’s appeal in a long legal battle. For Jessie…...

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kcur.org > news > 2025-09-27 > kansas-city-mortgage-programs-work-to-keep-latinos-dreams-of-homeownership-alive

Kansas City mortgage programs work to keep Latinos' dreams of homeownership alive

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1773+ words) COVID nudged El Centro into the housing business. The pandemic revealed problems that the Kansas City, Kansas-based social service agency hadn’t realized were affecting immigrant families in Wyandotte County. Staff became deeply attuned to housing issues, which worsened as Latinos…...