Frank White Recalled in Jackson County, But Legal Fight Could Delay Transition
Jackson County voters delivered a decisive message to County Executive Frank White Jr., with preliminary results showing 85 percent support for his removal in a Sept. 30 recall election. Only about 16 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, but the result would ordinarily vacate White’s position immediately once certified. The recall marks a dramatic turn…
Kansas Arthritis Foundation Hosts JA Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch — Plus Fall Webinar Lineup
The Kansas Arthritis Foundation invites you to JA Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Faulkner’s Ranch in Kansas City. This joyful, low-stress morning is designed for kids living with juvenile arthritis (JA), their siblings, parents, and caregivers to connect, swap tips, and simply have fun…
Tale of the Tape II: Will Cori Bush Challenge Wesley Bell?
Will Cori Bush Challenge Wesley Bell Again? Speculation is growing in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District about whether former Rep. Cori Bush will mount a comeback campaign against Congressman Wesley Bell, who defeated her in the Democratic primary last year. While Bush has not made an official announcement, her continued activism and signals from her political…
Mayor Lucas and the High Stakes of Redistricting in Missouri
Kansas City is once again at the heart of Missouri’s political chessboard. The newly redrawn congressional map, crafted by Republican lawmakers, slices the city into districts tilted heavily toward their party. Their stated goal is to secure dominance across seven of the state’s eight congressional seats, leaving Democrats to defend just one. But the move…
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Say Nation Is in Political Crisis, Quinnipiac Poll Finds
The nation trembles, and the numbers do not lie. A new Quinnipiac University national pollreveals that 79 percent of voters believe the United States is in the grip of a political crisis, a judgment cast in the shadow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Across partisan lines, the consensus is chilling: 93 percent of Democrats, 84…
Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out as Loan Denials Soar
The doors of opportunity remain locked for too many. A new LendingTree analysis reveals that Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances. Hispanic-owned businesses followed at 29%. By contrast, just 18% of white-owned businesses were turned away. The figures draw a map…
Democrats Pour Millions into White Media, But Continue to Starve the Black Press
Democrats Pour Millions into White Media, But Continue to Starve the Black Press By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent One could make the case that Democrats lost the 2024 election in part because they abandoned the Black Press—the voice of Black America. Black voters, the backbone of the party, walked away in…
ARGUS Eyes on KC: Top 10 Weekly News Shorts (Sep 21–28)
Your weekly digest of shorts of Kansas City’s most pressing politics, boldest business moves and stories shaping community life-short, sharp and straight to the point. We at KC Argus will be tracking how these stories unfold—probing deeper, highlighting hidden dynamics, and offering context across politics, business, and community life. Want us to dig into something…
Argus Sits w/ IAM Vice President on Boeing Strike
For eight weeks, more than 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 have walked picket lines outside Boeing’s defense plants in St. Louis.
Ramblings of An Issuecrat: Rebuilding Civic Platforms in Black America Beyond the Broken Wings
The sudden death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has sparked renewed energy among conservative circles, as elected officials and right-wing organizations work quickly to build on his legacy and expand their reach. Yet the larger question for America—and particularly for Black America—is not simply how the right will grow, but whether there will…
