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What’s in your wallet? Missouri voter ID law won’t accept out-of-state licenses

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October 30, 2024

What’s in your wallet? Missouri voter ID law won’t accept out-of-state licenses

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) – A lot of Missourians are eager to cast their ballot before Election Day, but they’ll be sent packing if they have an out-of-state ID.

Missouri’s stricter voter ID law went into effect in August of 2022, so this isn’t the first election since then, but it is the first presidential election with the tougher restrictions in place.

If you’re registered to vote in Missouri but haven’t yet obtained a Missouri driver or non-driver license, you have a few options.

Cast a provisional ballot: You will have to wait until Election Day to do that. Provisional ballots are not available during early voting, known officially in Missouri as no-excuse absentee voting.
Bring a non-expired United States passport, military or veteran’s ID card.
Go to the DMV to get your license now. It’s not too late.

“The paper copy they give you when you go to renew works,” said Jackson County Election Board Republican Director Tammy Brown. “That is an official ID for voting.”

A more detailed list of what is accepted can be found on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website. If you have the right ID but it is expired, there is a grace period.

“If it expired after the November 8, 2022 election, they can use it,” Brown clarified. “Out of state, absolutely not.”

Those rules apply to all cities and counties.

LONG LINES TO VOTE EARLY

No-excuse absentee voting is also rather new. It was initially created to accommodate voters during the COVID pandemic.

At the Fleming Meeting Hall polling place in Blue Springs on Tuesday, people stood in a line that snaked around the corner. There were two portable toilets to accommodate the wait.

Cedric Lyles, who came from Raytown, said it took him about 2 1/2 hours to get inside to cast his ballot.

“It was either that or wait until another day and it get longer,” Lyles said. “So, it seemed like it was the lesser of two evils.”

Most people seemed cheerful as the wind kicked dust into their eyes from the makeshift parking area next to the small Parks Department building. Some read books. Others chatted with their fellow election enthusiasts. Dan Wasson came from Lee’s Summit.

“We went by the Ranger Rec (building in Lee’s Summit) Friday, and the line was twice as long,” Wasson said. “We came out here, and this isn’t really bad.”

Wasson stayed comfortable in a camp chair, with snacks in hand, then got up to scoot it forward every five minutes or so, joking with the couple behind him in rocking camp chairs.

Brown said she’d never seen anything like it.

“This is amazing. It’s just amazing. The turnout and the passion and how kind people have been to each other in line,” Brown said. “We’ve had people order pizza and put it in line. We’ve had people bring water and drop cases of water off along the line.”

She said voters have done their homework. Many of them are showing up with sample ballots in hand, marked with their choices so they cast their ballots quickly.

At the Fleming Meeting Hall polling place in Blue Springs on Tuesday, people stood in a line that snaked around the corner. There were two portable toilets to accommodate the wait.(KCTV5)

SHOULD YOU WAIT?

It’s a gamble on Election Day, especially for those who have jobs to get to. However, the lines seem at advance voting locations don’t always translate to Election Day.

The Jackson County Election Board oversees voting in parts of the county that are not Kansas City. They have only two locations open prior to Election Day with a third available on Saturday. They will have more than 100 polling locations on Election Day itself. Brown predicts a large turnout but says the wait will likely vary by location.

The Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners handles voter rolls in only the Jackson County portion of Kansas City proper. They have seven locations for no-excuse absentee voting.

The Clay County Election Board has three locations open for early voting in Gladstone, Liberty and Kearney.

The Platte County Board of Elections has early voting available at its office in Platte City.

Cass County offers early voting at the county clerk’s office in Harrisonville from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

KANSAS VOTER ID LAW

The voter ID law in Kansas is less strict with far more photo ID options allowed. Out-of-state driver’s licenses are accepted in addition to a college student ID card and a government-issued public assistance card to name just a few.

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Thousands show up to protest current administration at ‘No Kings’ rally in Kansas City, Missouri

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March 28, 2026

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Thousands show up to protest current administration at ‘No Kings’ rally in Kansas City, Missouri

KSHB 41 reporter Lily O’Shea Becker covers Franklin and Douglas counties in Kansas. Share your story idea with Lily.

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Thousands showed up to Mill Creek Park on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri, in a wave of protests across the country criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.

Thousands show up to protest current administration at KCMO ‘No Kings’ rally

Multiple protesters told KSHB 41 News they participated in the protest because they feel like it is the only way their voices can be heard.

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Sharon

“Congress is not working for us,” said Sharon, a protester at Mill Creek Park. “I have called my Congress people numerous times.”

It was the third wave of ‘No Kings’ protests across the country since June 2025.

“I’ve been here for each of the ‘No Kings,’ and I’ll admit that I’m frustrated that I have to be back here again,” protester Carter Taylor said.

Taylor is a teacher for Kansas City Public Schools with AFT Local 691, and she said she showed up to represent her students.

“I hope that everyone here doesn’t just stay here today — that they donate to food banks, that they check in on their public schools,” Taylor said.

Screenshot 2026-03-28 at 5.35.36 PM.png — Protesters marched on the Country Club Plaza in a wave of No Kings protests across the country on March 28, 2026.

Protesters held signs critiquing the current administration’s stances on tariffs, ongoing wars and immigration enforcement, among other things.

Screenshot 2026-03-28 at 5.24.48 PM.png — Lonnie Beattle

“It means that people care,” protester Lonnie Beattle said. “People care about what’s going on in this country, and people are not happy with what’s going on in the country.”

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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 27, 2026

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March 28, 2026

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 27 drawing

13-27-28-41-62, Mega Ball: 16

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 27 drawing

Midday: 1-2-5

Midday Wild: 5

Evening: 1-5-9

Evening Wild: 6

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 27 drawing

Midday: 4-9-8-1

Midday Wild: 7

Evening: 6-7-3-3

Evening Wild: 6

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 27 drawing

Early Bird: 10

Morning: 10

Matinee: 03

Prime Time: 15

Night Owl: 09

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 27 drawing

08-15-18-25-29

Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.

To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:

Ticket Redemption

Missouri Lottery

P.O. Box 7777

Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse

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March 27, 2026

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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition.

The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to Boone Health for more than a decade. According to court documents, a renewed agreement was signed in 2021 covering professional services and management of Boone Health’s cardiology operations.

Boone Health alleges it paid the cardiology group millions of dollars under those agreements for staffing, administrative oversight and revenue cycle management, which included access to sensitive financial and patient-related data. In return, MO Heart and its physicians agreed to noncompete and confidentiality provisions designed to protect Boone Health’s business interests.

The health system claims MO Heart violated those agreements by preparing to launch a competing cardiology practice in the Columbia area, potentially as soon as the contracts expire on May 6, 2026. The lawsuit alleges the new venture would fall within a restricted geographic area and time frame outlined in the noncompete clause, which Boone Health argues is enforceable under Missouri law.

Boone Health also accuses MO Heart of disclosing or misusing confidential information, including billing rates, reimbursement data and strategic business details during its transition to new partnerships with outside organizations. Boone Health alleges in the lawsuit those actions could cause “severe and irreparable injury.”

In addition, Boone Health claims MO Heart obstructed access to critical systems and data. The lawsuit alleges the cardiology group cut off Boone Health’s access to a key billing and patient information platform and stopped sharing necessary data, raising concerns about continuity of patient care.

Boone Health alleged that MO Heart indicated that it intends to operate independently and has taken the position that the noncompete provisions are unenforceable, according to the filing.

Boone Health is asking a judge to rule the noncompete agreements that MO Heart signed are valid, as well as having MO Heart return or destroy confidential information, and delay starting a competing practice until May 2027.

A jury trial has been requested.

A spokesperson for Boone Health told ABC 17 News that it would provide additional details early next week.

Dr. James T. Elliott of MO Heart disagreed with allegations in the lawsuit through a written statement.

“For months, we have tried to meet with leadership team at Boone Health to work constructively towards a new, collaborative arrangement that would preserve access to and expand high‑quality care for our patients and for the entire community. Unfortunately, Boone refused to engage with us in any meaningful way. Instead, we have been met with a series of escalating legal threats, culminating in today’s filing,” the statement reads.

“Earlier today Boone Health filed a lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center. We disagree with the lawsuit’s allegations and believe those claims are both legally and factually incorrect. This litigation does not change our commitment to caring for patients.”

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