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Kansas City Man Gets 5 Years After Clay County Chase
Police, fire and courtsA 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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Kansas City area turnout comparison remains unclear
Around townA high-turnout claim for the Kansas City area does not include the totals needed to compare 2026 with earlier midterm elections.
Clay County Kansas DeskNov 6, 2026
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Former Clay County deputy files retaliation lawsuit
Police, fire and courtsA former Clay County deputy sheriff has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation, according to KFXL.
Clay County Kansas DeskNov 6, 2026
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Escapee’s capture near Kansas City raises Flock camera questions
Around townThe capture of a Tennessee prison escapee near Kansas City has renewed questions about the use of Flock license-plate cameras.
Clay County Kansas DeskNov 5, 2026
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Clay County sheriff warns of ankle-monitor scam
Police, fire and courtsThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents about a scam involving ankle monitors.
Clay County Kansas DeskOct 31, 2026
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Clay County sheriff warns of ankle monitor scam
Police, fire and courtsThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents about a scam involving ankle monitors.
Clay County Kansas DeskOct 31, 2026
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Excelsior Springs covers all 15 Flock cameras
Around townEvery Flock camera in Excelsior Springs has been covered with a trash bag, according to KSHB 41 Kansas City.
Clay County Kansas DeskOct 21, 2026
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Clay County Warrant Sweep Leads to 15 Arrests
Police, fire and courtsA warrant sweep in Clay County, Missouri, resulted in 15 arrests, including two teenagers.
Clay County Kansas DeskOct 10, 2026
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Olathe school board set to vote on closing six schools
SchoolsThe Olathe school board is scheduled to vote Thursday on a plan that would close six schools.
Clay County Kansas DeskOct 1, 2026
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Man sentenced in Clay County sex-trafficking case
Police, fire and courtsA man was sentenced in Clay County in a case involving an attempt to sex traffic a minor during the 2023 NFL draft.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026
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Olathe district weighs closing six schools
SchoolsThe Olathe School District plans to hear from community members as it considers closing six schools.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 23, 2026
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Bus struck during deadly gunfire near KCK middle school
SchoolsA bus was struck during deadly gunfire near a middle school in Kansas City, Kansas.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 22, 2026
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Seven Kansas City firefighters have 21 DWIs
Police, fire and courtsSeven Kansas City firefighters have had 21 DWIs, raising questions about how the new chief can enforce department rules.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 13, 2026
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High court ruling raises KC-area ballot questions
Around townA high court ruling has raised questions about whether Kansas City-area election boards have the correct map and ballots ready.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 12, 2026
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Ray-Pec board to discuss concerns after child left at wrong stop
SchoolsThe Ray-Pec school board is set to discuss parent concerns after a 5-year-old was left at the wrong bus stop.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 12, 2026
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Parkville police invite public to learn about Flock cameras
Police, fire and courtsParkville police are inviting the public to learn more about Flock cameras as questions about the technology continue to grow.
Clay County Kansas DeskSep 9, 2026