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Kansas City man dies after July 4 shooting
Public safetyA man shot July 4 in Kansas City, Missouri, died this week, and his death has been classified as a homicide.
The Ballot Missouri DeskOct 2, 2026
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News · MO
Andrew Bailey announces resignation from FBI
Public safetyThe former Missouri attorney general announced his departure from the federal agency; the move is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MO
Kehoe orders safeguards for license plate reader data
Public safetyMissouri’s governor directed the Department of Public Safety to set statewide protections for police use of automated license plate readers.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 18, 2026