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Jackson Kurtz

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jackson Kurtz

    $1.7 million investment brings new skate rink to Kansas City’s Blues Park (opens the original)

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    A new skate rink at Blues Park in Kansas City is bringing skaters of all levels together as part of a $1.7 million investment in the neighborhood. "You don't need rhythm. You need the will to want to get better," said Nate Odom, an instructor at Skatemasters KC. "If you can stand up, you can skate." Regina Frazier, a neighbor, expressed her excitement about the rink. "Everybody has to start somewhere. Everybody loves skating, it's a community of love, of skaters," she said. "I don't know what th

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jackson Kurtz

    De Soto, Kansas, community concerned for man deported after ICE detention (opens the original)

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    Neighbors in De Soto, Kansas, are rallying behind 67-year-old Ublado Calderon, who was detained by ICE agents two weeks ago while riding his bike and later deported to Mexico. Calderon was a familiar figure in the community, known for riding his bike daily, picking up cans, feeding stray cats, and keeping the area clean. “He was on his bike, every day, all day long,” said Sandra Calderon, a neighbor. “I thought that was unfair, like why him, what did he do?” Ashley Wilson, a former neighbor, des

  3. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Jackson Kurtz

    Parents want more details as Olathe considers closing middle school, 5 elementary schools (opens the original)

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    Parents in the Olathe school district are asking for more answers as the district considers closing six schools. The district held a meeting Tuesday night to hear from parents, students and other community members concerned about the proposal. Indian Trail Middle School and Black Bob, Heritage, Scarborough, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove elementary schools are the six schools slated for closure. The district says declining enrollment is one reason it is considering the closures. Officials have also p

  4. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Jackson Kurtz

    Before his big Chiefs debut, running back Kenneth Walker III made one fan’s day (opens the original)

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    "This man who is explosive on the field, has an explosive heart as well." "This man who is explosive on the field, has an explosive heart as well." Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III made an explosive debut. The running back ran for 172 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns. Fans are still talking about his big game against the Broncos. But Walker's impact in Kansas City was felt before he even touched the football. "I just walked up to him and just asked him, ' Is it okay if you take a pi

  5. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Jackson Kurtz

    Cleaver, Brattin campaign as courts weigh Missouri's 5th District boundaries (opens the original)

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    Missouri's congressional redistricting battle has intensified, with the U.S. Supreme Court now considering an appeal as candidates voice concerns over the ongoing uncertainty. Meanwhile, two candidates for Missouri's 5th Congressional District say the back-and-forth has created uncertainty on the campaign trail. "It's definitely been a roller coaster ride," Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin said. "This is not making Missouri look good around the country," Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver sa

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