Missouri voters enshrined the right to an abortion in 2024, but several abortion restrictions remain state law. A Jackson County judge temporarily blocked those laws, and Planned Parenthood is now ...

"Now, we're talking one unified voice," said Jackson County's top executive. "There's not three separate entities that are ...

A proposal to remove Kansas City from Jackson County is expected to get a committee hearing. But elected leaders are skeptical that it will gain traction. The post Under new proposal, Jackson County ...

Jackson County Chairman Manny Abarca plans to introduce an ordinance establishing a moratorium on approvals for privately owned detention facilities through 2031.

Jackson County legislators held a public meeting Tuesday night about a proposed ordinance that would prohibit law enforcement ...

Jackson County Legislator Chair Manuel "Manny" Abarca IV is facing new charges in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Jackson County considers a moratorium on immigration detention centers and the Royals are no longer considering one location ...

Jackson County legislators are considering an ordinance that would ban ICE agents and law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty.

Restricting law enforcement's ability to hide their identities. The debate over the Jackson County's proposed ordinance ...

A Jackson County legislator is asking for an audit of how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were doled out.

The separation would affect daily services for Kansas City residents, including trash pickup, water service, which judge ...

Prosecutor Melesa Johnson cites Missouri’s use of force law and insufficient evidence in decision to not pursue charges.