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Kansas receives more than $1 million for domestic violence services

Around town

Kansas is receiving more than in funding for domestic violence services.

Ellis County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Kansas City Deal Changes Chiefs Development Area

Housing and development

Kansas City reached an agreement with the state that changes the Chiefs development area and adds the mayor to a sports authority.

Kiowa County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Democrat flips Kansas House seat in Gardner

Around town

A Democrat won a Kansas House seat in Gardner, changing its party control from Republican to Democratic.

Johnson County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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State deal changes Chiefs development area, adds mayor

Housing and development

Kansas City’s agreement with the state changes the Chiefs development area and gives the mayor a seat on the sports authority.

Kiowa County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Kansas City Man Gets 5 Years After Clay County Chase

Police, fire and courts

A Kansas City man received a five-year sentence after a Clay County pursuit reached 93 mph and ended in a crash.

Clay County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Courthouse asbestos timeline moves from clearance to lab results

Police, fire and courts

The courthouse asbestos timeline includes an earlier “clean bill of health” and later lab results, but key dates and findings remain to be established.

Bourbon County Kansas DeskNov 9, 2026

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Chiefs-Jets viewing details are not established

Around town

A headline names the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets, but it does not establish a game date, TV channel or free streaming option.

Jackson County Kansas DeskNov 9, 2026

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Veterans, Thomas County Central Set for Nov. 13 Football Game

Community and events

Veterans and Thomas County Central are listed for a football matchup on Nov. 13, 2026.

Thomas County Kansas DeskNov 9, 2026

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Wilson retains state House District 70 seat; McWilliams wins BOE

Around town

Wilson will continue representing state House District 70, while McWilliams won a seat on the Kansas State Board of Education.

Dickinson County Kansas DeskNov 7, 2026

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Wichita restaurants, hotels flagged for odor, bugs and old food

Around town

A report highlights concerns including a urine smell, bugs in liquor and old foods at Wichita-area restaurants and hotels.

Sedgwick County Kansas DeskNov 7, 2026

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Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Reported

Jobs and economy

A report identifies Kansas crop progress and condition as its subject, but gives no crop-specific figures or dates.

Nemaha County Kansas DeskNov 7, 2026

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Wyandotte County starts audit as Kansas awaits governor-elect

Around town

Wyandotte County has begun an audit tied to a close race while Kansas waits for an official governor-elect designation.

Wyandotte County Kansas DeskNov 7, 2026