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Here’s who won city and school board races in Kansas City and Jackson County

Aside from Tuesday’s vote on the stadium tax, here are results of municipal and school board elections in Jackson County, including Kansas City: Hickman Mills school board Director (Vote for two) ... read more

Former Jackson school will continue its new role in helping Jackson’s homeless population

JACKSON, MI – The former T.A. Wilson school building has been sold to a nonprofit group that will continue to use it as a homeless shelter. In its Tuesday, March 19 meeting, the Jackson City ... read more

Civil rights attorney demands footage in fatal police chase, but city lawyer says none exists

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is demanding that police in a small town in Mississippi release camera footage of a chase that ended in the death of a Black teenager. read more

Metal detectors considered for Kalamazoo schools after recent trio of city homicides

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo Public Schools board is considering adding metal detectors in schools following an uptick in homicides in Kalamazoo. read more

Home runs and hat tricks: Jackson area TSSAA spring sports top performers for Week 7

Jackson area athletes are out showing their skills in the shortest season of the school year. Here are the Jackson area ... OBION COUNTY 3, UNION CITY 1: Brea Martin struck out 10 batters in a two-hit ... read more

'We're putting out a call:' Lifeguards and zookeepers needed for Jackson city pools and zoo

The City of Jackson's pools and zoo will be open for the summer. But right now, the city needs lifeguards and zookeepers. Abram Muhammad, the director of the city's Department of Parks and Recreation, ... read more

ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks ... one day after a teen was shot outside Andrew Jackson High School. AP & state testing postponed at Andrew Jackson High, enhanced security planned ... read more

Kansas City schools and libraries stand to lose millions in tax revenue from new Royals stadium

Removing businesses that are already paying property taxes with a development that will not means those taxing districts — the library, Kansas City Public Schools, the Jackson County Mental ... read more

Kansas Jayhawks’ Taiyanna Jackson selected in Monday’s Round 2 of 2024 WNBA Draft

The Connecticut Sun made KU’s all-time leader in blocked shots the 19th overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday evening. read more

Detroit Edison Public School Academy hosts watch party for WNBA draft prospect Rickea Jackson

Detroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) is throwing a watch party for former student Rickea Jackson, who is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. read more